Macedonia vote falling short

A referendum designed to repeal laws giving rights to ethnic Albanians took place in Macedonia on 7 November 2004. Turnout was only 26.5%, well below the 50% minimum needed to make the vote valid, and the referendum failed.

BBC News: Crucial poll fails in Macedonia, 8.11.04 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/3989605.stm

International Foundation for Election Systems; Elections: Election Guide: 2004 http://www.ifes.org/eguide/2004.htm

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