1976 Algerian constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Algeria on 19 November 1976. The amendments restored the People's National Assembly (which had been suspended since the 1965 coup) and allowed for the direct election of the President, as well as creating a socialist state and confirming the National Liberation Front as the sole legal party., Approved by 99% of voters with a 92.9% turnout, the revised constitution was promulgated on 22 November.

1976 Algerian constitutional referendum

19 November 1976

Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 7,407,626 99.09%
No 67,683 0.91%
Valid votes 7,475,309 99.67%
Invalid or blank votes 25,007 0.33%
Total votes 7,500,316 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 8,076,834 92.86%
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