1994 Kyrgyz constitutional referendum

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22 October 1994

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Do you approve through referenda to decide on changes to the Constitution, laws and other important issues of political life?

Yes   89.03% No   10.97%

Do you approve of the introduction of a bicameral parliament?

Yes   88.11% No   11.89%

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Executive President Sadyr Japarov Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Akylbek Japarov
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A constitutional referendum was held in Kyrgyzstan on 22 October 1994. Voters were asked questions on two topics:

1. Whether they approved of using referendums to decide on amendments to the constitution, laws and other important questions of political life.
2. Whether they approved of the introduction of a bicameral parliament.

Both were approved by almost 90% of voters, with turnout reported to be 86.0%.^[1]

Results

Question 1: Referendums

Choice		Votes	%
For		1,636,372	89.03
Against		201,594	10.97
Total		1,837,966	100.00
Valid votes		1,837,966	95.73
Invalid/blank votes		81,967	4.27
Total votes		1,919,933	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		2,231,339	86.04
Source: Nohlen et al.

Question 2: Bicameral parliament

Choice		Votes	%
For		1,620,231	88.11
Against		218,692	11.89
Total		1,838,923	100.00
Valid votes		1,838,923	95.83
Invalid/blank votes		80,087	4.17
Total votes		1,919,010	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		2,231,339	86.00
Source: Nohlen et al.

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