French Matignon Accords referendum, 1988
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On June 26, 1988, French voters were asked in a referendum to approve the right of New Caledonia residents to vote for self-determination. The referendum was marked by a high rate of abstention. A total of 23,997,118 voters, or 63.11% of the electorate, abstained. Those who voted supported the referendum by a four-to-one margin.
| Party | % of votes | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 80.00% | 9,896,498 |
| No | 20.00% | 2,474,548 |
| Total | 100% |
| Non : 2 474 548 (20.00%) |
Oui : 9 896 498 (80.00%) |
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