A constitutional referendum was held in Panama on 30 August 1998.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of amending the 1972 constitution to allow the President to be re-elected.[2] Only 34.3% voted in favour of the reforms,[2] with a turnout of 65.4%.
Results
Choice
Votes
%
For
385,885
34.33
Against
716,401
63.73
Invalid/blank votes
21,827
1.94
Total
1,124,112
100
Registered voters/turnout
1,718,603
65.4
Source: Nohlen
References
^Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p518 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
