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1962 Swazi parliamentary seats referendum

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A referendum on equalising the number of seats in Parliament for black and white voters was held in Swaziland on 25 May 1962.[1] The change was part of a draft constitution put forward on 2 March by the British colonial authorities, and was approved by 97% of voters.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 697 97.35
Against 19 2.65
Invalid/blank votes
Total 716 100
Registered voters/turnout 52.20
Source: Direct Democracy

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