A constitutional referendum was held in East Germany on April 6, 1968. [1] The new constitution was approved by 96.4% of voters, with turnout reported to be 98.1%, [2] and came into force on 9 April. [3]
Background
On December 1, 1967 the Volkskammer established a commission to draw a new constitution. This was the Volkskammer with no dissenting votes on March 26, 1968, a law on conducting a referendum to approve the constitution. [3]
Results
| Choice | votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| for | 11536803 | 96.4 |
| Against | 409.733 | 3.4 |
| Invalid / blank votes | 24.353 | – |
| Total | 11970889 | 100 |
| Registered voters / turnout | 12208986 | 98.1 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
References
- Jump up^ Nohlen, D& Stöver, P (2010)Elections in Europe: A handbook, p762ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- Jump up^ Nohlen & Stöver, p770
- ^ Jump up to:a b German Democratic Republic, April 6, 1968: Constitution Direct Democracy (in German)