Malawi: 1993 Referendum results

Updated April 2007

The referendum was held on 14 June 1993; at issue was whether Malawi should continue as a one party state or introduce a multi-party democracy (Lodge et al 2002, 126)

Voting statistics

Register voters	4.7 million
Votes cast	3 153 448
Turnout	67%
Valid votes	3 082 469
Invalid votes	70 979
% Invalid	2.25

Results

Favour	Votes	% votes
Multi-party state	1 993 996	64.69
One-party state	1 088 473	35.31
Total	3 082 469	100.00

Table source

Lodge et al 2002, 127.

Reference

LODGE, T, KADIMA, D & POTTIE, D (eds) 2002 Compendium of Elections in Southern Africa, EISA.