Latvian independence and democracy referendum, 1991
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An independence referendum was held in Latvia on 3 March 1991,[1] alongside a similar referendum in the Republic of Estonia. Known as the "Popular Survey about the independence of the Republic of Latvia", voters were asked "are you in favour of a democratic and independent Republic of Latvia".[2] It was approved by 74.9% of voters, with a turnout of 87.6%.[2] Latvian Republic civilians registered in Soviet Army units also had the right to vote in this poll.[3]
The independence of Latvia was finally restored on August 21, 1991.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 1,227,562 | 74.9 |
| Against | 411,374 | 25.1 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 27,192 | – |
| Total | 1,666,128 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,902,802 | 87.6 |
| Source: [4] | ||
Comparison of results in all Baltic states
Similar independence referendums were also held in Estonia on 3 March 1991 and on 9 February in Lithuania.
| Latvia | Estonia | Lithuania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered voters/turnout | 87.6 | 82.9 | 84.7 |
| For (%) | 74.9 | 78.4 | 93.2 |
| Against (%) | 25.1 | 21.6 | 6.8 |
| National minorities in 1991 (%) | 48 | 40 | 20 |
See also
- Estonian independence referendum, 1991
- Lithuanian independence referendum, 1991
- Soviet Union referendum, 1991
References
- ↑ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1122 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- 1 2 Nohlen & Stöver, p1136
- ↑ LATVIJAS REPUBLIKAS AUGSTĀKĀS PADOMES LĒMUMS Par kārtību, kādā notiek Latvijas iedzīvotāju aptauja
- ↑ Central Election Commission of Latvia. Latvian independence poll (in Latvian)
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