1986 Ecuadorian referendum
# 1986 Ecuadorian referendum

A referendum on allowing the election of independents was held in Ecuador on 2 June 1986 alongside provincial elections. The proposal was rejected by 69% of voters.

The same question was later asked in a 1994 referendum, with voters voting in favour.

## Results

   Do you want independent citizens to have every right to be elected without being affiliated to any political party, thus confirming the equality of all Ecuadorians before the law?

| Choice | Votes | % |
| - | - | - |
| For | 781,409 | 30.51 |
| Against | 1,779,697 | 69.49 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 569,255 | – |
| Total | 3,130,361 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 4,255,346 | 73.56 |
| Source: Direct Democracy |||
