January 1982 Guamanian status referendum

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Politics of Guam

A referendum on the territory's status was held in Guam on 30 January 1982.[1] Although the option of becoming a US commonwealth received the most votes, it did not achieve a majority. As a result, a second referendum was held in September with only two options.[1][2]

Results

Choice Votes %
US commonwealth 4,914 49.49
US state 2,547 25.65
Status quo 1,012 10.19
US incorporated territory 536 5.40
Free association with the USA 393 3.96
Independence 379 3.82
Other 148 1.49
Invalid/blank votes 85 –
Total 10,014 100
Registered voters/turnout 26,682 37.53
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ^ a b Guam (USA), 30 January 1982: Status Direct Democracy Template:De icon
  2. ^ Guam (USA), 4 September 1982: Status Direct Democracy Template:De icon
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