1999 Tajik constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Tajikistan on 26 September 1999.[1] The changes included legalising religious political parties, introducing a bicameral parliament, and lengthening the president's term from five to seven years. They were approved by 75.3% of voters, with a turnout of 91.5%.[2]

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Results
Choice Votes %
For1,860,80475.3
Against609,78724.7
Invalid/blank votes121,314–
Total2,591,905100
Registered voters/turnout2,800,94792.5
Source: Nohlen et al.

References
  1. Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p462 ISBN 0-19-924958-X
  2. Nohlen et al., p464
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