1935 Greek monarchy referendum
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A referendum on restoring the monarchy was held in Greece on 3 November 1935.[1] The proposal was approved by nearly 97.9% of voters,[2] although the conduct during the referendum is not considered to have been free or fair. George II returned from exile and was restored to the throne on 25 November 1935.[3]
Background
After the defeat of
In 1935,
The referendum was scheduled to take place on 3 November per resolution "on the abolition of the republic" of 10 October 1935 (ΦΕΚ Α΄ 456).[4]
Conduct
Observers of the time expressed serious doubts about the vote's legitimacy. Besides the implausibly high "yes" vote, the vote was held in far-from-secret circumstances. Voters dropped a blue piece of paper into the ballot box if they supported the king's return, or a red paper to retain the republic. Anyone who cast a red paper risked being beaten up.[5]
Results
Choice | Votes | % | |
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For | 1,491,992 | 97.87 | |
Against | 32,454 | 2.13 | |
Total | 1,524,446 | 100.00 | |
Valid votes | 1,524,446 | 99.79 | |
Invalid/blank votes | 3,268 | 0.21 | |
Total votes | 1,527,714 | 100.00 | |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
- ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p838
- JSTOR 20030766.
- ^ see Gazette 456, dated 10.10.1935, p. 2295
- ^ By the Grace of God Time, 18 November 1935