1978 Ecuadorian constitutional referendum
15 January 1978 (1978-01-15)
Do you want a new constitution or a revised version of the existing constitution?
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
New constitution 807,574 58.09%
Revised constitution 582,556 41.91%
Valid votes 1,390,130 76.73%
Invalid or blank votes 421,510 23.27%
Total votes 1,811,640 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 2,088,874 86.73%

A constitutional referendum was held in Ecuador on 15 January 1978.[1] Voters were asked whether they wanted a new constitution or a revised version of the existing constitution. The former option was approved by 57% of voters, although around invalid votes accounted for a quarter of those cast, with many cast in protest at not having the option of returning to the 1945 constitution.[1]

Background

Following a military coup in 1972, in 1976 the military government formed three commissions to assist with the transition back to civil rule. One group was to draft a new constitution, one was to revise the 1945 constitution, and one to create laws on political parties, local elections and the referendum.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
New constitution778,61157.20
Revised constitution582,55642,80
Invalid/blank votes450,473–
Total1,811,640100
Registered voters/turnout2,088,87486.73
Source: Direct Democracy

References

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