Guamanian status referendum, January 1982

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A referendum on the territory's status was held in Guam on 30 January 1982.[1] Although the option of becoming a US commonwealth received the most votes, it did not achieve a majority. As a result, a second referendum was held in September with only two options.[1][2]

Results

Choice Votes %
US commonwealth4,91449.49
US state2,54725.65
Status quo1,01210.19
US incorporated territory5365.40
Free association with the USA3933.96
Independence3793.82
Other1481.49
Invalid/blank votes85
Total10,014100
Registered voters/turnout26,68237.53
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. 1 2 Guam (USA), 30 January 1982: Status Direct Democracy (German)
  2. Guam (USA), 4 September 1982: Status Direct Democracy (German)
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