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

Sources

West Indies Federal Archives Centre: File FWI-PM-GA-37: Holding of Referendum in Jamaica.
West Indies Federal Archives Centre: File FWI-PM-GA-27: Situation Arising from Jamaica Referendum: Report by Professor Lewis - 9 Nov 1961 - 14 Jan 1962.

References

↑ Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p430 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
↑ Nohlen, p432

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