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?"