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OfficeReferendum
HonorificReferendum - Abbr:
Type Referendum
Filing Deadline October 01, 2007 - 12:00pm Central
Polls Open October 10, 2007 - 06:00am Central
Polls Close October 10, 2007 - 08:00pm Central
Term Start October 11, 2007 - 12:00pm
Term End October 11, 2099 - 12:00pm
Turnout 35.33% Total Population
ContributorMonsieur
Last ModifiedMonsieur July 20, 2008 01:03pm
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Description Question : Which electoral system should Ontario use to elect members to the provincial legislature?

The result of the referendum is binding if the recommended electoral system is selected in :
(a) At least 60% of all the valid referendum ballots cast; and
(b) more than 50% of the valid referendum ballots cast in each of at least 64 electoral districts.

For OC purposes...
'YES' = 'The alternative electoral system proposed by the Citizens’ Assembly (Mixed Member Proportional)'
'NO' = 'The existing electoral system (First-Past-the-Post)'
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Name No Yes  
PartyNO YES  
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Certified Votes 2,714,020 (63.18%) 1,581,741 (36.82%)  
Margin0 (0.00%) -1,132,279 (-26.36%)  
Predict Avg.0.00% 0.00%  
Cash On Hand $-- $--  
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