2023 Chilean constitutional referendum

constitutional referendum in Chile

A constitutional referendum happened in Chile on 17 December 2023.[1][2] The referendum was to see if the public liked a new constitution drafted by an appointed committee of experts and improved by an elected Constitutional Council.[3] The new constitution was approved by the Council on 30 October and the referendum happened on 17 December.[4]


17 December 2023

Are you in favor or against the text of the New Constitution?
Votes counted
99.97%
OutcomeNew constitution not adopted
WebsiteOfficial results
Results
Results
Votes %
In favor 5,470,025 44.24%
Against 6,894,287 55.76%
Valid votes 12,364,312 95.00%
Invalid or blank votes 650,639 5.00%
Total votes 13,014,951 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 15,406,352 84.48%

Results by commune

The proposed constitution was rejected by a 12-point margin, with 56% of the voters voting against the constitution and 44% voting for it.[5][6][7]

References

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  1. "Chile votes on new conservative draft constitution". 2023-12-17. Archived from the original on 2023-12-18. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  2. "Chile votes in second referendum aimed at replacing Pinochet-era constitution". France 24. 2023-12-17. Archived from the original on 2023-12-18. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  3. "Chilean lawmakers reach agreement to start work on new constitution". Reuters. 2022-12-13. Archived from the original on 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  4. Laborde, Antonia (2023-11-01). "Keys to understanding the new draft of Chile's Constitution: From the welfare state to the polls". EL PAÍS English. Archived from the original on 2023-11-01. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  5. Villegas, A. "Chileans reject conservative constitution to replace dictatorship-era text". Reuters. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  6. "Chilean voters reject conservative constitution, after defeating leftist charter last year". AP News. 2023-12-17. Archived from the original on 2023-12-18. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  7. "Chile rejects second attempt to renew constitution". dw.com. Archived from the original on 2023-12-18. Retrieved 2023-12-19.