2003 Rwandan constitutional referendum

2003 Rwandan constitutional referendum

26 May 2003 (2003-05-26)
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 3,132,291 93.42% No 220,462 6.58% Valid votes 3,352,753 96.56% Invalid or blank votes 119,447 3.44% Total votes 3,472,200 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 3,863,965 89.86%

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A constitutional referendum was held in Rwanda on 26 May 2003. The new constitution created a presidential republic with a bicameral parliament, and banned the incitement of racial hatred. It was approved by 93% of voters with a 90% voter turnout.^[1] Following its approval, presidential elections were held on 25 August and parliamentary elections on 29–30 September.