2005 Saint Helena constitutional referendum

2005 Saint Helena constitutional referendum

25 May 2005
Should St Helena have a new Constitution which introduces a Ministerial system of government?
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 558 47.29% No 622 52.71% Valid votes 1,180 99.83% Invalid or blank votes 2 0.17% Total votes 1,182 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 2,736 43.2%

A constitutional referendum was held in Saint Helena on 25 May 2005. The referendum was ordered by the British government in March 2005, with the proposed new constitution introducing ministerial government. However, it was rejected by 53% of voters.

Results

Should St Helena have a new Constitution which introduces a Ministerial system of government?

Choice	Votes	%
For	558	47.28
Against	622	52.72
Invalid/blank votes	2	–
Total	1,182	100
Registered voters/turnout	2,736	43.20
Source: Direct Democracy