1957 Colombian constitutional reform referendum

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1 December 1957
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 4,169,294 95.27%
No 206,864 4.73%
Valid votes 4,376,158 99.52%
Invalid or blank votes 20,932 0.48%
Total votes 4,397,090 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 72.30%
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A referendum on the reform programme of the military junta was held in Colombia on 1 December 1957.[1] Women were given the vote for the first time, and the programme was approved by 95% of voters.[1]

Background

After a coup d'état on 10 May 1957, the ruling military junta issued decree 0247, calling for a referendum on constitutional reforms and the election of a Constitutional Council on 16 March 1958, as well as allowing the Liberal Party and Conservative Party to form a provisional government.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 4,169,294 95.27
Against 206,864 4.73
Invalid/blank votes 20,932 –
Total 4,397,090 100
Registered voters/turnout 72.30
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ^ a b c Colombia, 1 December 1957: Reform programme Direct Democracy (in German)
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