2005 Saint Helena constitutional referendum

25 May 2005
Should St Helena have a new Constitution which introduces a Ministerial system of government?
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 558 47.29%
No 622 52.71%
Valid votes 1,180 99.83%
Invalid or blank votes 2 0.17%
Total votes 1,182 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 2,736 43.2%
Governor

Nigel Phillips

Executive Council

Chief Minister
Julie Thomas

Legislature
Legislative Council

Speaker of Saint Helena
Cyril Gunnell

Judiciary
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A constitutional referendum was held in Saint Helena on 25 May 2005.[1] The referendum was ordered by the British government in March 2005, with the proposed new constitution introducing ministerial government. However, it was rejected by 53% of voters.[1]

Results

Should St Helena have a new Constitution which introduces a Ministerial system of government?

Choice Votes %
For 558 47.28
Against 622 52.72
Invalid/blank votes 2 –
Total 1,182 100
Registered voters/turnout 2,736 43.20
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ^ a b St. Helena, 25 May 2005: Constitution with Cabinet Government Direct Democracy (in German)
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  • See also: Elections in Ascension Island
  • Elections in Tristan da Cunha


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