title: 1996 Comorian constitutional referendum
text: # 1996 Comorian constitutional referendum
  
  A constitutional referendum was held in the Comoros on 20 October 1996. The proposed amendments would set the presidential term at 6 years, create a unicameral parliament, and limit the authority of the individual islands' parliaments. The proposals were approved by 85% of voters, with a turnout of around 64%.
  
  ## Results
  
  | Choice | % |
  | - | - |
  | For | 85 |
  | Against | 15 |
  | Invalid/blank votes | – |
  | Total | 100 |
  | Registered voters/turnout | 64 |
  | Source: African Elections Database |||
  