2019 Egyptian constitutional referendum

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20–22 April 2019

Results

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	23,416,741	88.83%
No	2,945,680	11.17%
Valid votes	26,362,421	96.94%
Invalid or blank votes	831,172	3.06%
Total votes	27,193,593	100.00%
Registered voters/turnout	61,344,503	44.33%

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A constitutional referendum was held in Egypt between 20 and 22 April 2019,^[1]^[2] The main proposed amendments were re-establishing the presidential term to six years, from four previously, and removing the limit of two terms on the president, thereby allowing President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to potentially remain in power until 2030.^[3] The changes were approved by 88.83% of voters who voted, with a 44% turnout.^[4]

^ "Egypt to vote on extending Sisi's term on April 20-22". Al Jazeera. 17 April 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
^ Samy Magdy (17 April 2019). "Egypt schedules 3-day referendum on constitutional changes". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 19 April 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
^ "Egypt constitutional changes could mean Sisi rule until 2030". BBC. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
^ "UPDATED: Egypt's constitutional amendments passed by 88.83% in referendum - National Elections Authority". Ahram Online. 23 April 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2019.