title: 2003 Rwandan constitutional referendum
text: # 2003 Rwandan constitutional referendum
  
  A constitutional referendum was held in Rwanda on 26 May 2003. The new constitution created a presidential republic with a bicameral parliament, and banned the incitement of racial hatred. It was approved by 93% of voters with a 90% voter turnout. Following its approval, presidential elections were held on 25 August and parliamentary elections on 29–30 September.
  
  ## Results
  
  | Choice | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - |
  | For | 3,132,291 | 93.42 |
  | Against | 220,462 | 6.58 |
  | Invalid/blank votes | 119,447 | – |
  | Total | 3,472,200 | 100 |
  | Registered voters/turnout | 3,863,965 | 89.9 |
  | Source: African Elections Database |||
  