1998 Nevis independence referendum
An independence referendum was held in Nevis on 10 August 1998. Although it was approved by 62% of voters, a two-thirds majority was necessary for the referendum to succeed. If it had passed, Nevis would have seceded from the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis.[1][2]
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Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 2,427 | 61.83 |
| Against | 1,498 | 38.17 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 10 | – |
| Total | 3,935 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 6,785 | 57.99 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References
- 1998 Referendum Political Database of the America
- Election Profile IFES
External links
- 1998 referendum Nevis Independence
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| Island Assembly |
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See also: Elections in Saint Kitts and Nevis | |
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