1989 Algerian constitutional referendum

1989 Algerian constitutional referendum

23 February 1989
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 7,290,760 73.43% No 2,637,678 26.57% Valid votes 9,928,438 95.45% Invalid or blank votes 473,110 4.55% Total votes 10,401,548 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 13,170,137 78.98%

A constitutional referendum was held in Algeria on 23 February 1989. Coming after the 1988 October Riots, the new constitution removed references to socialism and allowed for multi-party democracy. Despite calls for a boycott by radical Islamists and opposition from trade unions and FLN members, the amendments were approved by 73% of voters with a 79% turnout. Local elections were scheduled for the following year, with parliamentary elections to be held in 1991.

Results

Choice		Votes	%
For		7,290,760	73.43
Against		2,637,678	26.57
Total		9,928,438	100.00
Valid votes		9,928,438	95.45
Invalid/blank votes		473,110	4.55
Total votes		10,401,548	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		13,170,137	78.98
Source: Nohlen et al.