Nevis independence referendum, 1998
- Nevis independence referendum, 1998
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An independence referendum was held in Nevis on 10 August 1998. The independence referendum failed to pass. Although the majority of voters chose independence, a two-thirds majority was necessary for the referendum to succeed. If it had passed, Nevis would have achieved independence from the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis.[1][2]
Results
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
| Yes |
2,427 |
62 |
| No |
1,498 |
38 |
| Total |
3,935 |
100 |
References
- ^ [1] Political Database of the Americas, 22 September 2005
- ^ [2] IFES Election Guide, 2 January 2006
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