referendum

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It led to a referendum, held alongside the election, where most people voted for sweeping changes to the constitution, parliament and legal system.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

When the two-day referendum ended on Monday afternoon, exit polls initially showed the "No" vote leading by a small margin, but that grew to a substantial lead as the count progressed.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

In her push for a "yes" vote in this weekend's constitutional referendum, Italy's prime minister has been reaching for new audiences.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

To boost turnout and support for the referendum, authorities have involved famous athletes and mobilised workers in mining and oil industries -- two important sectors in the Kazakh economy.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Almost banning the death penalty through a popular referendum in an American state would have been unimaginable just a few years earlier.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson