2016 Senegalese constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Senegal on 20 March 2016. Proposed by President Macky Sall, it was the fourth constitutional referendum in Senegalese history. The proposed changes to the constitution were approved by 62% of voters. Voter turnout was 39%. A majority voted in favour in thirteen of the fourteen regions, with only Diourbel Region seeing a majority against.

2016 Senegalese constitutional referendum

20 March 2016 (2016-03-20)

Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 1,367,592 62.64%
No 815,655 37.36%
Valid votes 2,183,247 99.10%
Invalid or blank votes 19,815 0.90%
Total votes 2,203,062 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 5,709,582 38.59%
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