Liverpool England Constitutional Referendum of 2140

Pre-vote

Liverpool England held a constitutional referendum on January 23, 2140 to decide the political and electoral future of the nation. A proposed change to the constitution was agreed to by Parliament on January 12, and a national referendum on the issue was set for January 23. Voters had to either vote yes or no to having a fully-elected Prime Minister. Previously, the Prime Minister was chosen by Parliament in confidence voting.

Campaigning and the election

At least half of Parliament campaigned for a yes vote to free up politics in the country, indlucing incumbent Prime Minister Marc Newells. Citizens in all six regions on mainland Liverpool England plus Lox Land Island nationals who are Liverpool England citizens were given a ballot form that simply asked "Are you for or against the proposed change to Liverpool England Constitution Section A Paragraph 14.4 - Government?" with a yes or no sticker, which voters were reqired to peel off the respective answer and stick it onto their voting forms.

Result

For the motion to pass 70% of voters with suffrage must have voted. From this number, a two-thirds supermajority must have supported the change.

Results:
Ballot Question: Are you for or against the proposed change to Liverpool England Constitution Section A Paragraph 14.4 - Government?

Post-referendum

Parliament has set a date for new general elections – June 3 ‐ to elect a new Parliament and Prime Minister.