Lithuanian presidency referendum, 1992

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A referendum on the presidency was held in Lithuania on 23 May 1992.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of restoring the institution of the presidency.^[2] Although it was approved by 73.0% of those voting, the turnout of 59.2% meant that the number of registered voters approving the proposal was only 41.0%.^[2] As this was below the 50% threshold, the proposal failed.^[2]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	1,057,033	73.0
Against	390,254	27.0
Invalid/blank votes	78,698	–
Total	1,525,985	100
Registered voters/turnout	2,578,711	59.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

↑ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1201 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
1 2 3 Nohlen & Stöver, p1210

Elections and referendums in Lithuania

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See also: Elections in the Klaipėda Region • Elections in Central Lithuania

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