Turkmenistani independence referendum, 1991

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An independence referendum was held in the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic on 26 October 1991. Voters were asked two questions:

Do you agree with the legislative establishment of Turkmenistan as an independent democratic state?
Do you support the statement of the President and Supreme Soviet of the Turkmenistan Soviet Socialist Republic "On the domestic and foreign policy of Turkmenistan" and the practical activity to implement it?

Both were approved by over 93% of voters.^[1] Voter turnout was 97.4%.

Results

Independence

Choice	Votes	%
For	1,707,725	94.06
Against	107'693	5.94
Invalid/blank votes		–
Total	1,815,418	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,864,142	97.38
Source: Direct Democracy

Question Two

Choice	Votes	%
For		93.5
Against		6.5
Invalid/blank votes		–
Total	1'815'418	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,864,142	97.38
Source: Direct Democracy

References

↑ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p478 ISBN 0-19-924958-X

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