Wikipedia:WikiProject Elections and Referendums/Referendums Manual of Style

This page sets out the standard format for referendums articles.

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A referendum on the subject of X were held in Fooland on 30 February 2000. The proposal was approved by 51% of voters.

Background

Background to the referendum, including the reasons for it being called and any previous referendums on the same issue.

Question

Information about the wording of the question, when and how it was agreed.

Do you approve of the proposed reforms?

Campaign

Information on the election campaign, including any major areas of debate, incidents (e.g. violence) and party platforms.

Conduct

Details about the conduct of the referendum (e.g. if there are any irregularities or problems).

Opinion polls

Date	Agency	For (%)	Against (%)
October 1999	Angus Reid	49	51
November 1999	Yougov	51	49
December 1999	Reuters	50	50

Results

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Choice		Votes	%
For		1,308,130	49.09
Against		1,356,754	50.91
Total		2,664,884	100.00
Valid votes		2,664,884	98.35
Invalid/blank votes		44,618	1.65
Total votes		2,709,502	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		8,496,089	31.89
Source: Nohlen

Aftermath

Events that occurred after the referendum, including the implementation (or not) or any proposals.

External links

If not used in the references section, useful external links may include:

• Permanent link to the IFES page on the referendum

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Category:2000 referendums
Category:Referendums in Fooland
Category:2000 in Fooland