A referendum on introducing direct elections for the Presidency was held in Hungary on 29 July 1990.[1] Although the proposal was supported by 86% of voters, voter turnout was just 14%, resulting in the referendum being declared invalid.[2] As a result, the President continued to be elected by the National Assembly.
Results
Choice
Votes
%
For
926,823
85.90
Against
152,076
14.10
Total
1,078,899
100.00
Valid votes
1,078,899
99.17
Invalid/blank votes
9,069
0.83
Total votes
1,087,968
100.00
Registered voters/turnout
7,820,161
13.91
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p899 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
