1993 United States Virgin Islands status referendum
A status referendum was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 11 October 1993.[1] After the United States Congress modified the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands to allow a vote on the status of the islands, a vote was scheduled for 1989. It was delayed several times until 1993, when voters were offered the options of integration into the United States, becoming a United States territory or independence.[2]
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Although 82% voted in favour of territorial status, voter turnout was below the 50% threshold and the result was invalidated.[1]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| United States territory | 8,629 | 81.60 |
| Integration with the U.S. | 1,421 | 13.44 |
| Independence | 525 | 4.96 |
| Invalid votes | 157 | – |
| Total | 10,732 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 39,046 | 27.49 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References
- United States Virgin Islands, 11 October 1993: Status Direct Democracy (in German)
- U.S. Insular Areas: Application of the U.S. Constitution United States General Accounting Office
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