Lithuanian independence referendum, 1991

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An independence referendum was held in the Lithuania on 9 February 1991.^[1] It was approved by 93.2% of voters. The number of voters voting "yes" was 76.5% of all registered voters, far exceeding the threshold of 50%.^[2] Independence had been declared on 11 March 1990,^[3] and was achieved in August 1991.^[4]

Results

See also

• Latvian independence and democracy poll, 1991
• Estonian independence referendum, 1991
• Soviet Union referendum, 1991

References

Elections and referendums in Lithuania Parliamentary elections 1920 1922 1923 1926 1936 1940 1947 1951 1955 1959 1963 1967 1971 1975 1980 1985 1990 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 Presidential elections 1993 1997–98 2002–03 2004 2009 2014 European elections 2004 2009 2014 Referendums 1991 1992 (May) 1992 (Jun) 1992 (Oct) 1994 1996 (Oct) 1996 (Nov) 2003 2008 2012 2014 See also: Elections in the Klaipėda Region • Elections in Central Lithuania