A referendum on the islands' status was held in the Federated States of Micronesia on 21 June 1983. Voters were asked two questions. The first was on whether they approved of the Compact of Free Association between the FSM and the United States. The second was what their preference was if Free Association was rejected. Voters were presented with the option of independence or an alternative which they had to fill in on the ballot form.[1]
The first question was approved by 76.88% of voters, rendering the outcome of the second question (58.04% in favour of independence) moot.
Results
editCompact of Free Association with the USA
editDo you approve of the Compact of Free Association and its related Agreements?
| Choice | Popular vote | State vote | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | ||
| For | 20,121 | 76.88 | 3 |
| Against | 5,348 | 23.12 | 1 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 137 | - | – |
| Total | 25,606 | 100 | 4 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 40,538 | 63.17 | – |
| Source: Direct Democracy | |||
Alternative status
editIf the Compact of Free Association is not approved, I recommend to the government that it negotiate an agreement with the government of the United States consistent with my preference for the following political status:
[ ] Independence
[ ] A relationship with the United States other than Free Association. You may describe that status
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Independence | 13,924 | 58.04 |
| Commonwealth with the USA | 1,319 | 5.50 |
| US Territory | 820 | 3.42 |
| US State | 568 | 2.37 |
| Unclear | 4,771 | 19.89 |
| Blank | 2,587 | 10.78 |
| Invalid votes | 137 | - |
| Total | 25,606 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 40,538 | 63.17 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References
edit- ^ Federated States of Micronesia, 21 June 1983: Association with the USA Direct Democracy (in German)