1996 Moroccan constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Morocco on 13 September 1996.[1] The new constitution created a bicameral Parliament by adding the Assembly of Councillors to the existing Assembly of Representatives. The 270-seat Assembly of Councillors would be indirectly elected by local councillors (162 seats), chambers of commerce (81), and trade unions (27), whilst the 325-seat Assembly of Representatives would now be entirely directly elected.[2] The changes were approved by 99.5% of voters, with an 85% turnout.[3] Fresh elections were held the following year.

1996 Moroccan constitutional referendum
13 September 1996
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 10,169,211 99.56%
No 45,324 0.44%
Valid votes 10,214,535 99.69%
Invalid or blank votes 31,639 0.31%
Total votes 10,246,174 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 12,351,871 82.95%
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Results
Choice Votes %
For10,332,46999.5
Against48,4420.5
Invalid/blank votes110,201-
Total10,443,112100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References
  1. Historic overview of the Moroccan parliamentary experience Parliament of Morocco (in French)
  2. Europa World Year Book 2, Book 2 p2953
  3. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p54 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
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