1975 Liberian presidential term referendum

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A referendum on presidential terms was held in Liberia on 7 October 1975, alongside simultaneous general elections. The change would limit a president to serving for a single term of eight years. Incumbent President William Tolbert promised he would leave office in 1983 even if the change was rejected.^[1] It passed with 90% of voters in favour.^[2]

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