2003 Rwandan constitutional referendum|
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|
Choice |
Votes |
% |
| Yes |
3,132,291 |
93.42% |
| No |
220,462 |
6.58% |
| Valid votes |
3,352,753 |
96.56% |
| Invalid or blank votes |
119,447 |
3.44% |
| Total votes |
3,472,200 |
100.00% |
| Registered voters/turnout |
3,863,965 |
89.86% |
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A constitutional referendum was held in Rwanda on 26 May 2003. The new constitution created a presidential republic with a bicameral parliament, and banned the incitement of racial hatred. It was approved by 93% of voters with a 90% voter turnout. Following its approval, presidential elections were held on 25 August and parliamentary elections on 29–30 September.
