1991 Azerbaijani independence referendum

An independence referendum was held in Azerbaijan on 29 December 1991, three days after the collapse of the Soviet Union.[1] The result was 99.8% in favour, with turnout reported to be 95%.[2]

1991 Azerbaijani independence referendum
29 December 1991
Do you support the Constitutional Act on the state independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan as passed by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan?
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 3,735,398 99.76%
No 9,068 0.24%
Valid votes 3,744,466 99.82%
Invalid or blank votes 6,708 0.18%
Total votes 3,751,174 100.00%

Results

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ChoiceVotes%
For3,735,39899.76
Against9,0680.24
Total3,744,466100.00
Valid votes3,744,46699.82
Invalid/blank votes6,7080.18
Total votes3,751,174100.00
Registered voters/turnout3,751,174100.00
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

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  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p357 ISBN 0-19-924958-X
  2. ^ Nohlen et al., p360