Marshall Islands Compact of Free Association referendum, 1983
- Marshall Islands Compact of Free Association referendum, 1983
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A referendum on the Compact of Free Association was held in the Marshall Islands on 7 September 1983. Voters were asked whether they approved of the Compact of Free Association with the United States, and if not, what status they preferred. The Compact was approved by 58.0% of voters,[1] rendering the outcome of the second question irrelevant.
Results
Question One
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
| For |
6,215 |
58.0 |
| Against |
4,509 |
42.0 |
| Invalid/blank votes |
|
- |
| Total |
10,724 |
100 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. |
Question One
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
| Independence |
474 |
15.1 |
| Status other than Free Association |
2,668 |
84.9 |
| Invalid/blank votes |
|
- |
| Total |
3,142 |
100 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. |
References
- ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p693 ISBN 0199249598
Categories:
- 1983 referendums
- 1983 in the Marshall Islands
- Referendums in the Marshall Islands
- Independence referendums
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