United States Virgin Islands referendum, 1948

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A referendum on councils and treasury was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 2 November 1948.[1] Governor William H. Hastie had requested the local parliament to draw up six referendum questions. While this referendum was held alongside elections, turnout was only 60% that of the general election.

Results

Joint Parliament

Do you favor the creation of a single Legislature for the Virgin Islands?
Choice Votes %
Yes63640.25
No94459.75
Invalid/blank votes
Total1,580100
Registered voters/turnout5,509
Source: Direct Democracy

Independent Councils

Do you favor two separate municipal Councils as at present?
Choice Votes %
Yes1,09670.39
No46129.16
Invalid/blank votes
Total1,557100
Registered voters/turnout5,509
Source: Direct Democracy

Common Treasury

Do you favor the creation of single treasury for the Virgin Islands?
Choice Votes %
Yes58640.44
No86359.56
Invalid/blank votes
Total1,449100
Registered voters/turnout5,509
Source: Direct Democracy

Separate Treasuries

Do you favor two separate municipal treasuries for the Virgin Islands?
Choice Votes %
Yes1,03570.79
No42729.21
Invalid/blank votes
Total1,462100
Registered voters/turnout5,509
Source: Direct Democracy
Do you favor the election of the Governor by the people of the Virgin Islands?
Choice Votes %
Yes46323.23
No1,53076.77
Invalid/blank votes
Total1,993100
Registered voters/turnout5,509
Source: Direct Democracy

Representative in US Congress

Do you favor a Resident Commissioner from the Virgin Islands in the Congress of the United States?
Choice Votes %
Yes2,19488.47
No28611.53
Invalid/blank votes
Total2,480100
Registered voters/turnout5,509
Source: Direct Democracy

References

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