2010 Turkish constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum on a number of changes to the constitution was held in Turkey on 12 September 2010. The results showed the majority supported the constitutional amendments, with 58% in favour and 42% against. The changes were aimed at bringing the constitution into compliance with European Union standards. Supporters of Turkish EU membership hope constitutional reform will facilitate the membership process.

2010 Turkish constitutional referendum
12 September 2010
Constitutional referendum for 26 articles of the constitution.
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 21,789,180 57.88%
No 15,854,113 42.12%
Valid votes 37,643,293 98.11%
Invalid or blank votes 725,961 1.89%
Total votes 38,369,254 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 52,051,828 73.71%
Results by province
Constitutional history of
Turkey
First Ottoman Parliament at the Old Darülfünun building
Constitutional documents
Constitutions
Referendums
Constitutional Court
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