2003 Georgian constitutional referendum
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A constitutional referendum was held in Georgia on 2 November 2003 alongside parliamentary elections. The constitutional changes proposed would reduce the number of seats in the next Parliament of Georgia from 235 to 150.
With almost 90% voting in favour,[1] the changes were first implemented following the 2008 Georgian legislative election.
Background
Prior to the referendum, citizens groups had gathered 218,000 signatures on a petition calling for a reduction in the number of MPs, higher than the 200,000 required for a constitutional initiative. On 3 September 2003 President Eduard Shevardnadze signed a decree approving the referendum.[1]
Results
Are you for or against the reduction in the number of Georgian parliamentarians to 150 members?
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 1,590,309 | 89.61 |
| Against | 184,209 | 10.39 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 123,466 | – |
| Total | 1,904,105 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,178,593 | 63.89 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References
- ^ a b Georgia 2, November 2003: Reduction of Parliament from 235 to 150 seats Direct Democracy (in German)
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