1981 United States Virgin Islands constitutional referendum

1981 United States Virgin Islands constitutional referendum
3 November 1981 (1981-11-03)
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 4,821 40.25%
No 7,157 59.75%
Valid votes 11,978 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 11,978 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 25,485 47%
Politics of the United States Virgin Islands
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A constitutional referendum was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 3 November 1981.[1] The 30-member Constitutional Council was elected in 1980.[2] The Council drew up and then adopted a draft constitution, but as with previous attempts in 1972 and 1979, the draft constitution was rejected by the voters.

Results

Choice Votes %
For 4,821 40.25
Against 7,157 59.75
Invalid votes –
Total 11,978 100
Registered voters/turnout 25,485 47.00
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ^ United States Virgin Islands, 3 November 1981: Constitution Direct Democracy (in German)
  2. ^ Constitutional Conventions: What's gone before St Croix Source, 21 May 2003
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