1987 Surinamese constitutional referendum
30 September 1987 (1987-09-30)
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 114,719 96.94%
No 3,617 3.06%
Valid votes 118,336 96.73%
Invalid or blank votes 3,999 3.27%
Total votes 122,335 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 195,099 62.7%

A constitutional referendum was held in Suriname on 30 September 1987.[1] Voters were asked to approve the country's new constitution. It provided for a 51-seat unicameral National Assembly elected by proportional representation and a President elected by the National Assembly.[2] Over 96% voted in favour, with a turnout of 62.7%.[3]

Results

Choice Votes %
For114,71996.9
Against3,6173.1
Invalid/blank votes3,999–
Total122,335100
Registered voters/turnout195,09962.7
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. ↑ Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p614 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  2. ↑ Suriname, 30 September 1987: Constitution Direct Democracy (in German)
  3. ↑ Nohlen, p615
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