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2002 Uzbek constitutional referendum

27 January 2002

Do you agree that the next convocation of the Parliament of the Republic of Uzbekistan will be bicameral?
For 93.65%
Against 6.35%
Do you agree to change the constitutional term of office of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan from five years to seven years?
For 91.78%
Against 8.22%
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A constitutional referendum was held in Uzbekistan on 27 January 2002. Voters were asked two questions; one on extending the presidential term from five to seven years, and a second on introducing a bicameral parliament. Both were approved by over 90% of voters. Voter turnout was reported to be 92%.

Results

Introducing a bicameral parliament

ChoiceVotes%
For11,344,24293.65
Against768,8286.35
Total12,113,070100.00
Registered voters/turnout13,266,602
Source: Direct Democracy

Presidential term extension

ChoiceVotes%
For11,117,84191.78
Against995,2298.22
Total12,113,070100.00
Registered voters/turnout13,266,602
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. KISTAN: Referendum criticised by human rights groups IRIN, 28 January 2002
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