Lithuanian Soviet withdrawal referendum, 1992

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A referendum on the withdrawal of Soviet troops was held in Lithuania on 14 June 1992.^[1] Voters were asked whether Soviet troops (which by the time of the referendum had become Russian troops)^[2] should unconditionally and immediately withdraw from the country.^[2] It was approved by 92.6% of those voting and 69.0% of all registered voters, passing the 50% threshold.^[2]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	1,751,026	92.6
Against	140,077	7.4
Invalid/blank votes	40,175	–
Total	1,931,278	100
Registered voters/turnout	2,539,433	76.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

↑ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1201 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
1 2 3 Nohlen & Stöver, p1210

Elections and referendums in Lithuania

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See also: Elections in the Klaipėda Region • Elections in Central Lithuania

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