2016 Senegalese constitutional referendum|
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|
Choice |
Votes |
% |
| Yes |
1,367,592 |
62.64% |
| No |
815,655 |
37.36% |
| Valid votes |
2,183,247 |
99.10% |
| Invalid or blank votes |
19,815 |
0.90% |
| Total votes |
2,203,062 |
100.00% |
| Registered voters/turnout |
5,709,582 |
38.59% |
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A constitutional referendum was held in Senegal on 20 March 2016. Proposed by President Macky Sall, it was the fourth constitutional referendum in Senegalese history. The proposed changes to the constitution were approved by 62% of voters. Voter turnout was 39%. A majority voted in favour in thirteen of the fourteen regions, with only Diourbel Region seeing a majority against.
