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A constitutional referendum was held in Ecuador on 28 September 2008 to ratify or reject the constitution drafted by the Ecuadorian Constituent Assembly elected in 2007.[1] The new constitution was approved by 69% of voters.

Following its approval, early elections were held in April 2009.[2]

Background

President Rafael Correa had initially stated he would resign if the constitution were rejected, but later stated he would finish his term.

A Cedatos/Gallup poll from May 2008 saw 41% in favour of the constitution draft, 31% against, and 28% not sure.[3] Another Cedatos/Gallup poll from June 2008 showed 37% support.[4]

Provisions include the right to healthcare, food, social security, and education as well as an emphasis on Latin American integration. The more controversial proposals include allowing a second four-year term for the president and legalising civil unions.[5]

Conduct

The EU sent an election observation team.[6]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For4,722,07369.46
Against2,075,76430.54
Total6,797,837100.00
Valid votes6,797,83792.03
Invalid/blank votes588,7557.97
Total votes7,386,592100.00
Registered voters/turnout9,754,88375.72
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ^ Ecuador Assembly Approves Constitution Archived 2008-06-05 at the Wayback Machine Prensa Latina
  2. ^ Assembly Defines Ecuador Transition Prensa Latina
  3. ^ "Ecuadorians Assess Vote on New Constitution". Angus Reid Public Opinion. 2008-06-01. Archived from the original on 2012-07-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ Andres Pretel, Enrique; Soto, Alonso (2008-06-20). "New constitution set to bolster Ecuador's Correa". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
  5. ^ Ecuador's poor bank on referendum BBC News, 27 September 2008
  6. ^ European Union sends Election Observation Mission to Ecuador Europa, 15 September 2008


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