1997 Polish constitutional referendum
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A constitutional referendum was held in Poland on 25 May 1997.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a new constitution. It was narrowly approved, with 53.5% voting in favour (22,58% of Voters with right to vote, voting for "yes").[2] Voter turnout was just 42.9%.[2] Although the 1995 Referendum Act stated that a 50% turnout was required to validate the referendum, the Supreme Court ruled on 15 July that the constitution could be introduced.
Question[]
Do you approve the Constitution of the Republic of Poland, passed by the National Assembly on April 2, 1997?
Results[]
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 6,396,641 | 53.5 |
Against | 5,570,493 | 46.5 |
Invalid/blank votes | 170,002 | – |
Total | 12,137,136 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 28,319,650 | 42.9 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References[]
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