United States Virgin Islands referendum, 1953
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A referendum on councils and treasury was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 30 April 1953.[1] It was largely a repetition of the questions from the 1948 referendum. The passage of all four questions in this referendum resulted in the 1954 Organic Act which governs relations with the United States of America to this day.
Results
Joint Parliament
Do you favor the creation of a single Legislature for the Virgin Islands?
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1,190 | 68.67 |
| No | 543 | 31.33 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 87 | – |
| Total | 1,820 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 6,348 | 28.67 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
Common Treasury
Do you favor the creation of single treasury for the Virgin Islands?
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1,142 | 66.40 |
| No | 578 | 33.60 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 100 | – |
| Total | 1,820 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 6,348 | 28.67 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
Popular Election of the Governor
Do you favor the election of the Governor by the people of the Virgin Islands?
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 966 | 55.74 |
| No | 767 | 44.26 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 87 | – |
| Total | 1,820 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 6,348 | 28.67 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
Representative in US Congress
Do you favor a Resident Commissioner from the Virgin Islands in the Congress of the United States?
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| Yes | 1,762 | 79.00 |
| No | 370 | 21.00 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 58 | – |
| Total | 1,820 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 6,348 | 28.67 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References
- ↑ United States Virgin Islands, 30 April 1953: Joint Parliament Direct Democracy (German)
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