1977 Andorran political reform referendum

A referendum on political reforms was held in Andorra on 28 October 1977.[1] Voters were presented with six options, but none received a majority and over 30% of votes cast were left blank. A second referendum on political reform was held the following year.

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Background

In February 1977, the General Council and the Co-Princes agreed to political reforms, putting forward six options to voters:[1]

Proposal Proposed by Details
1General Council
  • Prime Minister elected by the General Council
  • Prime Minister appoints Deputy Prime Minister and four Ministers
  • Motions of no confidence possible
2General Council
  • Prime Minister directly elected
  • Prime Minister appoints Deputy Prime Minister and four Ministers
  • Motions of no confidence results in fresh elections
  • Each parish to have 8 seats in the General Council
3General Council
  • 16 Council members elected nationally and two by each parish
  • Bicameral Council elects six-member government
  • Motions of no confidence results in fresh elections
4Comú de la Massana
  • Increase number of parishes from six to seven
  • Each parish to have 4 seats in the Council
  • Parishes guaranteed seats in government
  • Motions of no confidence results in fresh elections
5Quart de Les Escaldes
  • Increase number of parishes from six to seven
  • Each parish to have 4 seats in the Council
  • Prime Minister directly elected
  • Parishes not guaranteed seats in government
  • Motions of no confidence results in fresh elections
6Democratic Agrupament d'Andorra
  • General Council elected by proportional representation with regional lists
  • Prime Minister directly elected
  • Prime Minister appoints Deputy Prime Minister and four Ministers
  • Parishes not guaranteed seats in government

Results
Choice Votes %
Proposal 1
Proposal 2
Proposal 3
Proposal 41718.84
Proposal 539320.32
Proposal 666834.54
Blank votes59730.87
Invalid votes26–
Total1,934100
Registered voters/turnout3,20660.32
Source: Direct Democracy

References
  1. Andorra, 28 October 1977: Political reforms Direct Democracy (in German)
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