2005 San Marino electoral law referendum

A referendum on the electoral law was held in San Marino on 3 July 2005.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1678 978-3-8329-5609-7 Voters were asked four questions on changes to the electoral law and electoral system. Although all four were approved by a majority of those voting, voter turnout was just 21.7%, meaning that the quorum of 32% of registered voters (10,143) was not achieved for any question.Nohlen & Stöver, p1677Nohlen & Stöver, pp1684-1685 This resulted in all four questions failing, including two that proposed raising the quorum to 40%. Results Question I Do you want that, in the event of political elections, voters can express their preference for up to two candidates on the list they have chosen?Nohlen & Stöver, p1684 ChoiceVotes%For5,02775.9Against1,59924.1Invalid/blank votes254–Total6,880100Registered voters/turnout31,69521.7Source: Nohlen & Stöver Question II Do you want that a part of the members of the State Congress, even when they are nominated for the Grand and General Council, can be elected from the outside (i.e. not being members) of the same council? ChoiceVotes%For4,39666.6Against2,20933.4Invalid/blank votes274–Total6,879100Registered voters/turnout31,69521.7Source: Nohlen & Stöver Question III Do you want a revision of the second paragraph of article 24 of law no. 101 of 28 November 1994 "New norms regarding referendums and popular initiatives" pursuant to the following wording: "The proposition underlying a propositive referendum is approved, if it obtains the majority of valid votes and quorum of no less than 40% of the registered voters? ChoiceVotes%For4,76272.8Against1,77627.2Invalid/blank votes335–Total6,873100Registered voters/turnout31,69521.7Source: Nohlen & Stöver Question IV Do you want a revision of the second paragraph of article 31 of law no. 101 of 28 November 1994 "New norms regarding referendums and popular initiatives" pursuant to the following wording: "The proposition underlying a confirmative referendum is approved, if it obtains the majority of valid votes and quorum of no less than 40% of registered voters?Nohlen & Stöver, p1685 ChoiceVotes%For4,79673.2Against1,75926.8Invalid/blank votes317–Total6,872100Registered voters/turnout31,69521.7Source: Nohlen & Stöver References Category:2005 referendums Category:Referendums in San Marino Category:2005 in San Marino Category:July 2005 in Europe