1993 United States Virgin Islands status referendum|
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| Outcome | Not binding as turnout failed to reach 50% |
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Choice
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Votes
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%
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| United States territory
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8,629
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81.60%
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| Integration with the U.S.
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1,421
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13.44%
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| Independence
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525
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4.96%
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| Valid votes
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10,575
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98.54%
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| Invalid or blank votes
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157
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1.46%
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| Total votes[1]
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10,732
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100.00%
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| Registered voters/turnout
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39,046
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27.49%
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| United States territory |
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81.60% |
| Integration with the U.S. |
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13.44% |
| Independence |
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4.96% |
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A status referendum was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 11 October 1993.[1] After the United States Congress modified the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands to allow a vote on the status of the islands, a vote was scheduled for 1989. It was delayed several times until 1993, when voters were offered the options of integration into the United States, remaining a United States territory or independence.[2]
Although 82% voted in favor of territorial status, voter turnout was below a mandated 50% threshold and as a consequence, the result was not legally binding.[1]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| United States territory | 8,629 | 81.60 |
| Integration with the U.S. | 1,421 | 13.44 |
| Independence | 525 | 4.96 |
| Total | 10,575 | 100.00 |
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| Valid votes | 10,575 | 98.54 |
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| Invalid/blank votes | 157 | 1.46 |
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| Total votes | 10,732 | 100.00 |
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| Registered voters/turnout | 39,046 | 27.49 |
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| Source: Direct Democracy |
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