East German constitutional referendum, 1968

A constitutional referendum was held in East Germany on 6 April 1968.[1] The new constitution was approved by 96.4% of voters, with turnout reported to be 98.1%,[2] and came into force on 9 April.[3]

Background

On 1 December 1967 the Volkskammer established a commission to draw up a new constitution. This was by the Volkskammer with no dissenting votes on 26 March 1968, alongside a law on conducting a referendum to approve the constitution.[3]

Results

Choice Votes %
For11,536,80396.4
Against409,7333.4
Invalid/blank votes24,353–
Total11,970,889100
Registered voters/turnout12,208,98698.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ↑ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p762 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p770
  3. 1 2 German Democratic Republic, 6 April 1968: Constitution Direct Democracy (German)


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