Equatorial Guinean constitutional referendum, 1968

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A constitutional referendum was held in Equatorial Guinea on 11 August 1968, in order to prepare the country for independence from Spain. The new constitution would create a presidential republic with a 35-seat unicameral parliament, and was supported by 64.32% of voters with a turnout of 91.7%.^[1] Elections were held according to the new constitution in September.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	72,458	64.32
Against	40,197	35.68
Invalid/blank votes	2,198	−
Total	115,853	100
Source: African Elections Database

References

↑ Elections in Equatorial Guinea African Elections Database

Elections and referendums in Equatorial Guinea

Presidential elections	1968 1973 1989 1996 2002 2009 2016

Parliamentary elections	1960 1964 1968 1983 1988 1993 1999 2004 2008 2013

Spanish elections	1960

Referendums	1963 1968 1973 1982 1991 2011

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