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A referendum on the status of the island was held in Puerto Rico on 14 November 1993.[1] Voters were given the choice between being a Commonwealth, statehood or independence. A plurality of voters voted for Commonwealth status, with a voter turnout of 73.5%.[2]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth | 826,326 | 48.6 |
| Statehood | 788,296 | 46.3 |
| Independence | 75,620 | 4.4 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 10,748 | – |
| Total | 1,700,990 | 100 |
| Source: Nohlen | ||
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