Northern Mariana Islands integration referendum, 1963

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the Northern Mariana Islands

A referendum on integration with Guam was held in the Northern Mariana Islands on 6 October 1963.[1] Although the proposal was approved by voters,[1] the islands were not integrated.

Background

The referendum was organised by the local Parliament as members wanted the islands to integrate with Guam, and was timed to coincide with the visit of a United Nations commission looking at the status of the UN trust territories.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
Integration with Guam1,23196.78
Other status322.51
Independence90.71
Total1,272100
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Northern Mariana Islands, 6 October 1963: Integration with Guam Direct Democracy (German)