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Northern Cyprian constitutional referendum
1985 Northern Cypriot constitutional referendum
5 May 1985 (1985-05-05)
Results
Choice Votes %
Yes 49,447 70.18%
No 21,012 29.82%
Valid votes 70,459 97.86%
Invalid or blank votes 1,544 2.14%
Total votes 72,003 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 91,860 78.38%
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A constitutional referendum was held in Northern Cyprus on 5 May 1985. The new constitution put forward by the Assembly of the Republic removed the term limits on the President, increased the number of seats in the Assembly from 40 to 50, set details on citizenship, the national flag and the national anthem, and provided for mandatory referendums on changes to the constitution. It was approved by 70.18% of voters.

Results

Choice Votes %
For 49,447 70.18
Against 21,012 29.82
Invalid/blank votes 1,544 –
Total 71,933 100
Registered voters/turnout 91,860 78.37
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ^ Türkische Republik Nordzypern, 5. Mai 1985 : Verfassung Direct Democracy (in German)
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