1985 Haitian constitutional referendum
22 July 1985 |
A. A Presidency-for-Life including the right to designate a successor. B. The creation of the post of Prime Minister. C. An increase in legislative influence over the government. D. An official encouraging of the development of political pluralism.
Do you agree with this new political system?Choice | Votes | % |
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Yes | 2,375,011 | 99.98% |
No | 448 | 0.02% |
Valid votes | 2,375,459 | 100.00% |
Invalid or blank votes | 0 | 0.00% |
Total votes | 2,375,459 | 100.00% |
Registered voters/turnout | 2,600,000 | 91.36% |
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A constitutional referendum was held in Haiti on 22 July 1985.[1] The amendments to the new constitution would restore multi-party politics, although only on the condition that all parties swore allegiance to President Jean-Claude Duvalier, as well as re-confirming Duvalier as President for Life and allowing him to single-handedly appoint the Prime Minister and his successor. The changes were reportedly approved by 99.98% of voters,[2] although it was widely considered a sham and led to Duvalier being overthrown the following year.
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 2,375,011 | 99.98 |
Against | 448 | 0.02 |
Invalid/blank votes | – | |
Total | 2,375,459 | 100 |
Source: Direct Democracy |