Nevis independence referendum, 1998

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An independence referendum was held in Nevis on 10 August 1998. Although it was approved by 62% of voters, a two-thirds majority was necessary for the referendum to succeed. If it had passed, Nevis would have seceded from the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis.^[1]^[2]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	2,427	61.83
Against	1,498	38.17
Invalid/blank votes	10	–
Total	3,935	100
Registered voters/turnout	6,785	57.99
Source: Direct Democracy

References

↑ 1998 Referendum Political Database of the America
↑ Election Profile IFES

External links

1998 referendum Nevis Independence

Elections and referendums in St Kitts and Nevis

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West Indies elections	1958

Referendums	1977* 1998*

* Nevis only

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