2015 Bonaire status referendum

A non-binding status referendum was held in Bonaire on 18 December 2015. Voters were asked "Do you agree with the current status, which is a direct link to the Netherlands?"[1] As a majority voted no, a second referendum on the preferred status will be held.[1]

Politics of Bonaire

Campaign

The "yes" campaign argued that for the vast majority, Bonaire was better off that ever before, and that a no vote would result in instability. The "no" campaign opposed the imposition of secularism by Dutch authorities, the legalisation of same-sex marriage and voluntary euthanasia, as well as claiming that there was a lack of respect for Bonaire culture.[1]

Results
Choice Votes %
For2,64934.45
Against5,04065.55
Invalid/blank votes109–
Total7,799100
Registered voters/turnout12,66161.59
Source: Government of Bonaire

References
  1. The Bonaire Referendum for Dummies The Bonaire Reporter, 7–21 December 2015
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