Francisville voting system referendum, 2009

Francisville voting system referendum

Which voting system should be adopted for the Chamber of Deputies?
Results
Results Votes % Yes 4 &1000000000000006667000066.67% No 2 &1000000000000003332999933.33% Valid votes 6 &10000000000000100000000100.00% Invalid or blank votes 0 &100000000000000000000000.00% Total votes 6 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 10 &1000000000000006000000060%
Source: Historic Francisville

A referendum on the electoral system was held in the Democratic Duchy of Francisville on 11 April 2009. Voters were asked to decide between adopting the single transferable vote or mixed-member proportional representation as the electoral system for the Chamber of Deputies. The single transferable vote was chosen with a two-third majority.

Background

The third constitution of the Democratic Duchy of Francisville was enacted on 5 March 2009. In April 2009, a proposed general election was cancelled. A consensus was reached that reforms were necessary to improve the functioning of government. A constitutional assembly, known as the "April Convention", was subsequently organised by Grand Duke James I. The assembly recommended that the existing National Assembly should be replaced with the reformed Chamber of Deputies, elect by either the single transferable vote or mixed-member proportional representation. A referendum was called to decided between these two alternative electoral systems.

Results

Choice	Votes	Percentage
Single transferable vote	4	66.67%
Mixed-member proportional representation	2	33.33%
Total votes	6	100%
Voter turnout	60%
Electorate	10

See also

Chamber of Deputies (Francisville)