2002 Tunisian constitutional referendum
Referendum in Tunisia
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A constitutional referendum was held in Tunisia on 26 May 2002. The amendments to the constitution would abolish the three-term limit for incumbent presidents and raise the age limit of a sitting president from 70 to 75.[1] A second parliamentary chamber (Chamber of Advisors) was introduced.
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26 May 2002
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The changes were reportedly approved by 99.52% of voters, with a 95.59% voter turnout,[2] but the results were denounced by the opposition as a masquerade.[1]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % | |
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| For | 3,462,177 | 99.52 | |
| Against | 16,642 | 0.48 | |
| Total | 3,478,819 | 100.00 | |
| Valid votes | 3,478,819 | 99.85 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 5,172 | 0.15 | |
| Total votes | 3,483,991 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 95.59 | ||
| Source: POGAR | |||