A referendum on allowing the election of independents was held in Ecuador on 2 June 1986 alongside provincial elections.Ecuador, 2 June 1986: Passive electoral rights for independents Direct Democracy The proposal was rejected by 69% of voters.

The same question was later asked in a 1994 referendum, with voters voting in favour.Ecuador, 28 August 1994: Eligibility for election for independents Direct Democracy

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