Samoan constitutional referendum, 1990

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A constitutional referendum was held in Samoa on 12 November 1990. Voters were asked whether they approved of the introduction of universal suffrage and a second chamber of Parliament. The first change was approved by 52.6% of voters, but the second opposed by 60.7%. Voter turnout was 74.3% for the first question and 73.7% for the second.^[1]

Although universal suffrage was introduced, candidates in elections still had to be part of the Matai.^[2]

Results

Question One: Universal Suffrage

Choice	Votes	%
For	20,149	52.6
Against	18,141	47.4
Invalid/blank votes	1,844	–
Total	40,143	100
Registered voters/turnout	54,002	74.32
Source: Nohlen et al.

Question Two: Second chamber of Parliament

Choice	Votes	%
For	14,355	39.3
Against	22,119	60.7
Invalid/blank votes	3,331	–
Total	39,785	100
Registered voters/turnout	54,002	73.67
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

↑ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p786 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
↑ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p54 ISBN 0-19-924959-8

Elections and referendums in Samoa

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Referendums	1961 1990

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