1987 Botswana electoral reform referendum

A referendum on electoral reform was held in Botswana on 27 October 1987, the first time a referendum had been held in the country. The proposal involved the creation of the post of Supervisor of Elections, which would be appointed by the government. The referendum was passed with 78.1% of voters in favour.[1]

1987 Botswana electoral reform referendum
27 October 1987 (1987-10-27)
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 45,227 78.10%
No 12,681 21.90%
Valid votes 57,908 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 57,908 100.00%

Following the referendum, the next general elections, held in 1989, were boycotted by the Botswana National Front because the reforms did not provide for an independent electoral commission.[2] The changes were reversed following another referendum in 1997.

Results

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Choice Votes %
For 45,227 78.1
Against 12,681 21.9
Invalid/blank votes
Total 57,908 100
Registered voters/turnout
Source: African Elections Database

References

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  1. ^ Botswana Referenda African Elections Database
  2. ^ Botswana: 1987 Referendum EISA