2002 Uzbek constitutional referendum

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27 January 2002

Do you agree that the next convocation of the Parliament of the Republic of Uzbekistan will be bicameral?


For			93.65%
Against			6.35%

Do you agree to change the constitutional term of office of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan from five years to seven years?


For			91.78%
Against			8.22%

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A constitutional referendum was held in Uzbekistan on 27 January 2002. Voters were asked two questions; one on extending the presidential term from five to seven years, and a second on introducing a bicameral parliament. Both were approved by over 90% of voters. Voter turnout was reported to be 92%.^[1]

Results

Introducing a bicameral parliament


Choice	Votes	%
For	11,344,242	93.65
Against	768,828	6.35
Total	12,113,070	100.00

Registered voters/turnout	13,266,602	–
Source: Direct Democracy

Presidential term extension


Choice	Votes	%
For	11,117,841	91.78
Against	995,229	8.22
Total	12,113,070	100.00

Registered voters/turnout	13,266,602	–
Source: Direct Democracy

References

^ KISTAN: Referendum criticised by human rights groups IRIN, 28 January 2002

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