1987 Botswana electoral reform referendum

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|  | 27 October 1987 (1987-10-27) |

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Results

Choice

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Yes | 45,227 | 78.10%
No | 12,681  | 21.90%
Valid votes  | 57,908  | 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes  | 0  | 0.00%
Total votes | 57,908 | 100.00%

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A referendum on electoral reform was held in Botswana on 27 October 1987, the first time a referendum had been held in the country. The proposal involved the creation of the post of Supervisor of Elections, which would be appointed by the government. The referendum was passed with 78.1% of voters in favour.[1]

Following the referendum, the next general elections, held in 1989, were boycotted by the Botswana National Front because the reforms did not provide for an independent electoral commission.[2] The changes were reversed following another referendum in 1997.

## Results[edit]

Choice  | Votes  | %

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For | 45,227 | 78.1
Against | 12,681 | 21.9
Invalid/blank votes |  | –
Total | 57,908 | 100
Registered voters/turnout |  |
Source: African Elections Database

## References[edit]

1. ^ Botswana Referenda African Elections Database
2. ^ Botswana: 1987 Referendum EISA

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