Mauritanian constitutional referendum, 2006

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A constitutional referendum was held in Mauritania on June 25, 2006 and approved by nearly 97% of voters. Following the August 2005 ouster of long-time president Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya, the new transitional military regime called the referendum on a new constitution, which limits presidents to two five-year terms; previously presidential terms were six years and there was no limit on re-election.[1] The new constitution also establishes a maximum age limit of 75 for presidential candidates.[2]

Results

Electorate Spoilt votes Turnout (%) For (%) Against (%)
989,66421,914756,643 (76.45)712,214(96.94)10,482 (1.43)
Source: IFES Election Guide

References

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