1996 San Marino electoral law referendum

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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]

Choice Votes %
For 11,322 60.9
Against 7,257 39.1
Invalid/blank votes 669
Total 19,248 100
Registered voters/turnout 29,729 64.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References[]

  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1678 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, pp1682-1683
  3. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1682
  4. ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1683
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