Original sentence: As a result referendum is not binding on the government, as neither side reached the required threshold.Neither side, however, received a majority in 60% of districts (17/29).The popular vote was a narrow majority in favour of keeping the current first-past-the-post system.The referendum was defeated, with 15 districts voting to adopt MMP and 12 voting to maintain the current system
Edited sentence: The popular vote was also a narrow majority in favour keep the current first-past-the-post system.The referendum was defeated, with only 15 districts (two short of the 17 required for the referendum to pass) voting to adopt MMP and 12 voting to maintain the current system