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Wikipedia:WikiProject Elections and Referendums/Referendums Manual of Style

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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

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

Question

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

Do you approve of the proposed reforms?

Campaign

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

Conduct

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

Opinion polls

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Date Agency For (%) Against (%)
October 1999 Angus Reid[1] 49 51
November 1999 Yougov[2] 51 49
December 1999 Reuters[3] 50 50

Results

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ChoiceVotes%
For1,308,13049.09
Against1,356,75450.91
Total2,664,884100.00
Valid votes2,664,88498.35
Invalid/blank votes44,6181.65
Total votes2,709,502100.00
Registered voters/turnout8,496,08931.89
Source: Nohlen

Aftermath

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

References

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  1. ^ Angus Reid website
  2. ^ Yougov website
  3. ^ Reuters website
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If not used in the references section, useful external links may include:

{{Fooian elections}}

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