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1952 Puerto Rican referendum

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A double referendum was held in Puerto Rico on 4 November 1952.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of amendments to the constitution regarding federal order and whether private schools should be financed with public money. Both were approved by 87.8% of voters.[2]

Results

Constitutional amendments

Choice Votes %
For 420,036 87.8
Against 58,484 12.2
Total 478,520 100
Source: Nohlen

Private school funding

Choice Votes %
For 419,515 87.8
Against 58,204 12.2
Total 477,719 100
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p552 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  2. ^ Nohlen, p556