2015 Hamburg Olympics referendum

29 November 2015

I am in favor of the German Olympic Sports Confederation applying with the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	314,468	48.37%
No	335,638	51.63%
Valid votes	650,106	99.77%
Invalid or blank votes	1,483	0.23%
Total votes	651,589	100.00%
Registered voters/turnout	1,300,418	50.11%

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A referendum on hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics was held in Hamburg and Kiel on 29 November 2015.^[1] The proposal was rejected by 51.6% of voters in Hamburg, although it was approved by 66% of voters in Kiel.^[2]^[3]

Results[edit]

Hamburg[edit]

Choice	Votes	%
For	314,468	48.4
Against	335,638	51.6
Invalid/blank votes	1,483	–
Total	651,589	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,300,418	50.1
Source: Statistics Office

References[edit]

^ "2024 Olympics: Hamburg says 'No' to hosting Games". www.bbc.co.uk. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
^ "Officials: Hamburg votes 'No' in 2024 Olympics referendum". www.dw.com. 29 November 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
^ "Hamburg referendum votes against bidding to host 2024 Olympic Games". theguardian.com. 29 November 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2021.

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