Guamanian status referendum, January 1982

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Guam

A referendum on the territory's status was held in Guam on 30 January 1982.[1] Although the option of becoming a US commonwealth received the most votes, it did not achieve a majority. As a result, a second referendum was held in September with only two options.[1][2]

Results

Choice Votes %
US commonwealth1,45149
US state76926
Unincorporated territory 10
US territory 5
Free association with the USA3934
Independence3794
Other 2
Invalid/blank votes158–
Total 100
Registered voters/turnout 37
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Guam (USA), 30 January 1982: Status Direct Democracy (German)
  2. ↑ Guam (USA), 4 September 1982: Status Direct Democracy (German)