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