February 1986 Palauan Compact of Free Association referendum

A third referendum on the Compact of Free Association was held in Palau on 21 February 1986, after the previous two referendums had failed to achieve the 75% in favour necessary. Voters were asked whether they approved of the Compact of Free Association between Palau and the United States signed on 10 January 1986. It was approved by 72.2% of voters, with a turnout of 71.3%.[1]

February 1986 Palauan Compact of Free Association referendum
21 February 1986
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 5,079 72.19%
No 1,957 27.81%
Valid votes 7,036 99.56%
Invalid or blank votes 31 0.44%
Total votes 7,067 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 9,905 71.35%

Results

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Choice Votes %
For 5,079 72.2
Against 1,957 27.8
Invalid/blank votes 31 -
Total 7,067 100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

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  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p752 ISBN 0-19-924959-8