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January 1982 Guamanian status referendum

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Guamanian ballot measure
Politics of Guam

A referendum on the territory's status was held in Guam on 30 January 1982. Although the option of becoming a US commonwealth received the most votes, it did not achieve a majority. As a result, a second referendum was held in September with only two options.

Results

ChoiceVotes%
US commonwealth4,91449.49
US state2,54725.65
Status quo1,01210.19
US incorporated territory5365.40
Free association with the USA3933.96
Independence3793.82
Other1481.49
Total9,929100.00
Valid votes9,92999.15
Invalid/blank votes850.85
Total votes10,014100.00
Registered voters/turnout26,68237.53
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ^ Guam (USA), 30 January 1982: Status Direct Democracy (in German)
  2. Guam (USA), 4 September 1982: Status Direct Democracy (in German)
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