A referendum on the electoral law was held in San Marino on 22 September 1996.[1] Voters were asked four questions on changes to the electoral law and electoral system, all of which were approved by voters.[2]
Results
Question I
Do you want to abolish Article 6 of law no. 6 of 31 January 1996, the "Electoral Law", which provides for travel into and out of the country for voters of elections to the Grand and General Council at the expense of the state?[3]
Choice
Votes
%
For
11,441
60.5
Against
7,456
39.5
Invalid/blank votes
360
–
Total
19,257
100
Registered voters/turnout
29,729
64.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Question II
Do you want that a voter can express a preference for up to three candidates of the list he has chosen?[4]
Choice
Votes
%
For
11,811
62.8
Against
7,000
37.2
Invalid/blank votes
437
–
Total
19,248
100
Registered voters/turnout
29,729
64.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Question III
Do you want a voter to be able to express a preference for a maximum of three candidates in the list he has chosen?[4]
Choice
Votes
%
For
12,219
65.0
Against
6,571
35.0
Invalid/blank votes
457
–
Total
19,247
100
Registered voters/turnout
29,729
64.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Question IV
Should it be forbidden for organisations and single persons to compensate or subsidise the travel and stay of voters during an election, and do you want harsher punishments to be introduced for those that break this law?[4]
