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1972 United States Virgin Islands constitutional referendum|
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Choice
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Votes
|
%
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Yes
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7,279
|
56.88%
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No
|
5,518
|
43.12%
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Valid votes
|
12,797
|
100.00%
|
Invalid or blank votes
|
0
|
0.00%
|
Total votes
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12,797
|
100.00%
|
Registered voters/turnout
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21,641
|
59.13%
| |
A constitutional referendum was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 7 November 1972.[1] Federal law passed by the United States Congress suggested that a second Constitutional Convention be called after the failure of the previous proposed constitution.
Whilst the new constitution received a majority of votes in favor, turnout was too low and it did not enter into force.[1]
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
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Approve new constitution |
7,279 |
56.88
|
Reject new constitution |
5,518 |
43.12
|
Invalid votes |
- |
–
|
Total |
12,797 |
100
|
Registered voters/turnout |
21,641 |
59.13
|
Source: Direct Democracy
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