Referendum on the Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2015

Polling at the referendum took place on Friday, 22 May 2015. A referendum on Marriage Equality also took place on the same day. The subject matter of the referendum was described as follows in the official polling card sent to each elector: “THE THIRTY-FIFTH AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION (AGE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ELECTION TO THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT) BILL 2015 – GREEN BALLOT PAPER: You are being asked in this referendum if you agree with the proposal to amend Article 12.4.1O of the Constitution to reduce the age at which a citizen becomes eligible for election to the office of President from 35 years (the present position) to 21 years.”