2000 French constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in France on 24 September 2000. The proposal to reduce the mandate of the President from seven years to five years was approved by 73.2% of those who voted, but turnout was just 30.2%.

2000 French constitutional referendum

24 September 2000 (2000-09-24)

Reduce the term of the President from seven years to five years.
Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 7,407,697 73.21%
No 2,710,651 26.79%
Valid votes 10,118,348 83.91%
Invalid or blank votes 1,940,340 16.09%
Total votes 12,058,688 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 39,941,192 30.19%

Results by department
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