A constitutional referendum was held in Senegal on 7 January 2001. Voters were asked whether they approved of a new constitution. It was approved by 94% of voters,[1] leading to early parliamentary elections taking place in April 2001.
Background
The proposed constitution would abolish the Senate, which had only come into existence in 1999; its first election had been boycotted by the opposition parties, who viewed its creation as unnecessary. It also reduced the presidential term from seven to five years.[1]
Result
Choice
Votes
%
For
1,559,432
94.02
Against
99,108
5.98
Total
1,658,540
100.00
Valid votes
1,658,540
98.42
Invalid/blank votes
26,622
1.58
Total votes
1,685,162
100.00
Registered voters/turnout
2,563,522
65.74
Source: African Elections Database
References
^ a bElections in Senegal African Elections Database
