Venezuelan referendum, 1957

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A referendum on the presidential term and national and regional governors was held in Venezuela on 15 December 1957.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of President Marcos Pérez Jiménez remaining in power without fresh elections, and appointing government nominees as members of the national parliament, regional assemblies and local councils.^[2] With the referendum held under non-democratic conditions,^[2] the measures were reportedly approved by 86.7% of voters.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	2,374,790	86.7
Against	364,182	13.3
Invalid/blank votes	186,013	–
Total	2,924,985	100
Source: Nohlen

References

↑ Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume II, p555 ISBN 978-0-19-928358-3
1 2 Nohlen, p566

Elections and referendums in Venezuela

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Referendums	1957 1999 (Apr) 1999 (Dec) 2000 2004 2007 2009

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