2019 San Marino referendum

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Two referendums were held in San Marino on 2 June 2019. The first was a popular initiative on amending the electoral system to require a second round between the top two parties to be held thirty days after general elections if neither party is able to form a coalition government. The other was on a constitutional amendment proposed by the Captains Regent that would add sexual orientation to the list of discriminations prohibited by law. This followed a vote by the Grand and General Council on the amendment failing to meet the two-thirds quorum.

Both proposals were approved by voters.

Background

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Referendums in San Marino had previously required a quorum of 25% of eligible voters voting in favour to pass, but this system was abolished after a 2016 referendum.[1][2] Citizens living abroad are not able to vote.[1][3]

Referendums can be proposed by either the government or through a citizen-held popular initiative.[4][5]

Proposals

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The first referendum was a popular initiative to amend the electoral system to require a second round of voting between the top two parties be held thirty days after general elections if neither party is able to form a coalition government.[4]

The second referendum was a constitutional amendment proposed by the Captains Regent that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. The amendment was previously voted on by the Grand and General Council but failed to reach the two-thirds majority required for the legislature to pass an amendment.[5]

Results

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Both proposals were approved by voters.[6][7][8]

Question For Against Invalid/
blank 		Total
votes 		Registered
voters 		Turnout Result
Votes % Votes %
Popular initiative on electoral system reform 8,554 60.58 5,566 39.42 344 14,464 34,458 41.98 Approved
Prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation 9,996 71.46 3,992 28.54 452 14,440 41.91 Approved
Source: Libertas

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Keating, Dave (23 October 2013). "San Marino rejects EU accession". Politico Europe. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  2. ^ "Abolish quorum referendum". Grand and General Council (in Italian). Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  3. ^ "Archive of Laws, Decrees and Regulations". Grand and General Council. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  4. ^ a b San Marino, 2. Juni 2019 : Zweiter Wahlgang bei Parlamentswahlen Direct Democracy
  5. ^ a b San Marino, 2. Juni 2019 : Diskriminierungsverbot wegen sexueller Orientierung Direct Democracy
  6. ^ Vincono i sì con il 60%: cambia la legge elettorale a San Marino Libertas, 2 June 2019
  7. ^ Stefanello, Viola (4 June 2019). "San Marino bans discrimination based on sexual orientation". Euronews. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  8. ^ Sarrubba, Stefania (4 June 2019). "San Marino bans discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation". Gay Star News. Archived from the original on 8 June 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2019.