Northern Cyprus constitutional referendum, 1985

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A constitutional referendum was held in Northern Cyprus on 5 May 1985.^[1] The new constitution put forward by the Assembly of the Republic removed the term limits on the President, increased the number of seats in the Assembly from 40 to 60, set details on citizenship, the national flag and the national anthem, and provided for mandatory referendums on changes to the constitution.^[1] It was approved by 70.18% of voters.^[1]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	49,447	70.18
Against	21,012	29.82
Invalid/blank votes	1,544	–
Total	71,933	100
Registered voters/turnout	91,860	78.37
Source: Direct Democracy

References

1 2 3 Türkische Republik Nordzypern, 5. Mai 1985 : Verfassung Direct Democracy (German)

Elections and referendums in Northern Cyprus

Presidential elections	1976 1981 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015

Parliamentary elections	1976 1981 1985 1990 1993 1998 2003 2005 2009 2013 next

Local elections	1976 1980 1986 1990 1994 1998 2002 2006 2010 2013 2014

Referendums	1975 1985 2004 2014

See also: Elections and referendums in Cyprus

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