A constitutional referendum was held in Cuba on 15 February 1976, the first nationwide vote on the island since the Cuban Revolution.[1] The new constitution was reportedly discussed at grass-roots level by 6,216,000 citizens, resulting in 60 of the 141 articles being modified.[1] It was reportedly approved by 99.02% of voters with a turnout of 98%.[2]
1976 Cuban constitutional referendum
15 February 1976
Results
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
5,473,534
99.02%
No
54,070
0.98%
Valid votes
5,527,604
98.65%
Invalid or blank votes
75,369
1.35%
Total votes
5,602,973
100.00%
Registered voters/turnout
5,717,266
98%
Granma front page of 14 February 1976, asking for the affirmative vote in the referendum.
