1990 Western Samoan constitutional referendum

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A constitutional referendum was held in Western Samoa on 12 November 1990. Voters were asked whether they approved of the introduction of universal suffrage and a second chamber of Parliament. The first change was approved by 52.6% of voters, but the second opposed by 60.7%. Voter turnout was 74.3% for the first question and 73.7% for the second.[1]

Although universal suffrage was introduced, candidates in elections still had to be part of the Matai.[2]

Results[]

Question One: Universal Suffrage[]

Choice Votes %
For 20,149 52.6
Against 18,141 47.4
Invalid/blank votes 1,844 –
Total 40,143 100
Registered voters/turnout 54,002 74.32
Source: Nohlen et al.

Question Two: Second chamber of Parliament[]

Choice Votes %
For 14,355 39.3
Against 22,119 60.7
Invalid/blank votes 3,331 –
Total 39,785 100
Registered voters/turnout 54,002 73.67
Source: Nohlen et al.

References[]

  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p786 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
  2. ^ Nohlen et al., p54
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