Jamaican Federation of the West Indies membership referendum, 1961

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A referendum on continued membership of the Federation of the West Indies was held in Jamaica on 19 September 1961.[1] Voters were asked "Should Jamaica remain in the Federation of the West Indies?" The result was 54.1% voting "no", resulting in the country leaving the federation and its dissolution in 1962. Voter turnout was 61.5%.[2]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 217,319 45.9
Against 256,261 54.1
Invalid/blank votes 5,640 –
Total 479,220 100
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p430 ISBN 9780199283576
  2. ^ Nohlen, p432
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