2007 Latvian security laws referendum

2007 Latvian security laws referendum
7 July 2007 (2007-07-07)
Are you for the repealing of the law “Amendments to the National Security Law” of March 1, 2007?
OutcomeThe proposal failed as voter turnout was below 453,730, half of the votes cast in the last Saeima elections.
Results
Choice
 Votes %
For 326,479 96.97%
Against 10,207 3.03%
Valid votes 336,686 99.51%
Invalid or blank votes 1,662 0.49%
Total votes 338,348 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,497,946 22.59%
2007 Latvian security laws referendum
Are you for the repealing of the law “Amendments to the State Security Authorities Law” of March 1, 2007?
OutcomeThe proposal failed as voter turnout was below 453,730, half of the votes cast in the last Saeima elections.
Results
Choice
 Votes %
For 326,189 96.89%
Against 10,459 3.11%
Valid votes 336,648 99.50%
Invalid or blank votes 1,694 0.50%
Total votes 338,342 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,497,946 22.59%

A referendum on two proposed security laws was held in Latvia on 7 July 2007; the referendum had been called after the president refused to sign the laws, claiming possible influence of oligarchs on Latvia's national security, and after 212,000 signatures had been collected, meeting the requirement of about 150,000 signatures. Although the referendum failed to reach the quorum of 453,730 votes, the results showed massive disapproval of the amendments.

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