Icelandic referendum, 1944
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A referendum was held in Iceland on 24 May 1944.[1] There were two separate issues:
- Whether to abolish the Union with Denmark.
- Whether to adopt a new republican constitution.
Voter turnout was 98.6%.[2]
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[edit] Results
[edit] Abolishing the Act of Union
| Choice | Votes | % of vote |
|---|---|---|
| For | 71,122 | 97.35% |
| Against | 377 | 0.52% |
| Blank or invalid | 1,559 | 2.13% |
| Total | 73,058 | 100% |
[edit] New republican constitution
| Choice | Votes | % of vote |
|---|---|---|
| For | 69,435 | 95.04% |
| Against | 1,051 | 1.44% |
| Blank or invalid | 2,572 | 3.52% |
| Total | 73,058 | 100% |
[edit] Aftermath
The Republic of Iceland came into being on 17 June 1944.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Orfield, L.B. (2002) The Growth of Scandinavian Law
- ^ Taylor & Francis Group (2002) Western Europe 2003
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