A constitutional referendum was held in Ecuador on 15 January 1978.Ecuador, 15 January 1978: New or revised constitution Direct Democracy Voters were asked whether they wanted a new constitution or a revised version of the existing constitution. The former option was approved by 57% of voters, although around invalid votes accounted for a quarter of those cast, with many cast in protest at not having the option of returning to the 1945 constitution.
Background Following a military coup in 1972, in 1976 the military government formed three commissions to assist with the transition back to civil rule. One group was to draft a new constitution, one was to revise the 1945 constitution, and one to create laws on political parties, local elections and the referendum.
Results ChoiceVotes%New constitution778,61157.20Revised constitution582,55642,80Invalid/blank votes450,473–Total1,811,640100Registered voters/turnout2,088,87486.73Source: Direct Democracy
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