Liberian presidential term referendum, 1975

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A referendum on presidential terms was held in Liberia on 7 October 1975, alongside simultaneous general elections. The change would limit a president to serving for a single term of eight years. Incumbent President William R. Tolbert, Jr. promised he would leave office in 1983 even if the change was rejected.^[1] It passed with 90% of voters in favour.^[2]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For		90
Against		10
Invalid/blank votes		–
Total		100
Registered voters/turnout		88
Source: Direct Democracy

References

↑ Liberia: William R Tolbert - 'In the Pantheon of great African leaders' AllAfrica.com
↑ Elections in Liberia African Elections Database

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See also: Elections and referendums in the Republic of Maryland

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