Referendum in the U.S. Virgin Islands
A status referendum was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 11 October 1993.[ 1] 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 , remaining a United States territory or independence.[ 2]
Although 82% voted in favor of territorial status, voter turnout was below a mandated 50% threshold and as a consequence, the result was not legally binding.[ 1]
Results
Choice Votes % United States territory 8,629 81.60 Integration with the U.S. 1,421 13.44 Independence 525 4.96 Total 10,575 100.00 Valid votes 10,575 98.54 Invalid/blank votes 157 1.46 Total votes 10,732 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 39,046 27.49 Source: Direct Democracy
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