1971 Libyan Federation of Arab Republics referendum

A referendum on the Federation of Arab Republics was held in Libya on 1 September 1971,[1] alongside simultaneous referendums in Egypt and Syria. It was approved by 98.6% of voters, with a turnout of 94.6%.[2]

1971 Libyan Federation of Arab Republics referendum
1 September 1971
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 477,490 98.68%
No 6,376 1.32%
Valid votes 483,866 99.92%
Invalid or blank votes 365 0.08%
Total votes 484,231 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 511,803 94.61%

Results edit

Libyan Federation of Arab Republics referendum, 1971
Choice Votes %
  Yes 477,490 98.6
No 6,741 1.4
Valid votes 484,231 100.0
Invalid or blank votes - 0
Total votes 484,231 100.00
Registered voters/turnout 511,803 94.6
Source: Nohlen et al.

References edit

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p527 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
  2. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p528 ISBN 0-19-829645-2