1987 Surinamese constitutional referendum|
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Choice |
Votes |
% |
| Yes |
114,719 |
96.94% |
| No |
3,617 |
3.06% |
| Valid votes |
118,336 |
96.73% |
| Invalid or blank votes |
3,999 |
3.27% |
| Total votes |
122,335 |
100.00% |
| Registered voters/turnout |
195,099 |
62.7% |
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A constitutional referendum was held in Suriname on 30 September 1987. Voters were asked to approve the country's new constitution. It provided for a 51-seat unicameral National Assembly elected by proportional representation and a President elected by the National Assembly. Over 96% voted in favour, with a turnout of 63%.
