A referendum on electoral reform was held in Botswana on 4 October 1997. The referendum had three separate proposals, and came following promises made by President Quett Masire after violent protests in 1995.Botswana: Constitutional and electoral reform
EISA All three proposals were passed, although voter turnout was only around 17%.
African Elections Database

Question I

The first question asked voters whether they approved of amending the constitution, and replace the post of Supervisor of Elections, introduced following the 1987 referendum, and replacing it with an independent electoral commission.

Question II

The second question asked voters whether they approved of amending the constitution to allow Botswanans living abroad to vote.

Question III

The third question asked voters whether they approved of amending the constitution to lower the voting age from 21 to 18.

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