1976 Algerian constitutional referendum|
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|
Choice |
Votes |
% |
Yes |
7,407,626 |
99.09% |
No |
67,683 |
0.91% |
| Valid votes |
7,475,309 |
99.67% |
| Invalid or blank votes |
25,007 |
0.33% |
| Total votes |
7,500,316 |
100.00% |
| Registered voters/turnout |
8,076,834 |
92.86% |
|
A constitutional referendum was held in Algeria on 19 November 1976.[1] The amendments restored the People's National Assembly (which had been suspended since the 1965 coup) and allowed for the direct election of the President, as well as creating a socialist state and confirming the National Liberation Front as the sole legal party.,[2] Approved by 99% of voters with a 93% turnout,[3] the revised constitution was promulgated on 22 November.[4]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|
| For | 7,407,626 | 99.09 |
| Against | 67,683 | 0.91 |
| Total | 7,475,309 | 100.00 |
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| Valid votes | 7,475,309 | 99.67 |
|---|
| Invalid/blank votes | 25,007 | 0.33 |
|---|
| Total votes | 7,500,316 | 100.00 |
|---|
| Registered voters/turnout | 8,076,834 | 92.86 |
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| Source: Official Journal |