30 May 1980 Moroccan constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Morocco on 30 May 1980.[1] The referendum asked whether voters approved of changes to articles 43 (elections and term) and 95 (local assemblies) of the 1972 constitution, which would extend the mandate of Parliament from four to six years.[1] The changes were approved by 96.7% of voters, with a 90.8% turnout.[2]

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Results
Choice Votes %
For6,158,36996.7
Against212,4253.3
Invalid/blank votes58,683-
Total6,429,477100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References
  1. Historic overview of the Moroccan parliamentary experience Parliament of Morocco (in French)
  2. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p633 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
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