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Sources: Nohlen et al., African Elections Database |
Republic of the Congo portal |
A constitutional referendum was held in the People's Republic of the Congo on 8 July 1979. The new constitution was approved by 96.93% of voters,[1] with a 90.3% turnout.[2]
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 707,421 | 96.9 |
Against | 22,284 | 3.1 |
Invalid/blank votes | 16,277 | - |
Total | 746,082 | 100 |
Source: Nohlen et al. |