1961 Jamaican Federation of the West Indies membership referendum
A referendum on continued membership of the Federation of the West Indies was held in Jamaica on 19 September 1961.[1] Voters were asked "Should Jamaica remain in the Federation of the West Indies?" The result was 54.1% voting "no", resulting in the country leaving the federation and its dissolution in 1962. Voter turnout was 61.5%.[2]
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Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 217,319 | 45.9 |
| Against | 256,261 | 54.1 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 5,640 | – |
| Total | 479,220 | 100 |
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Sources
- West Indies Federal Archives Centre: File FWI-PM-GA-37: Holding of Referendum in Jamaica.
- West Indies Federal Archives Centre: File FWI-PM-GA-27: Situation Arising from Jamaica Referendum: Report by Professor Lewis - 9 Nov 1961 - 14 Jan 1962.
References
- Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p430 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
- Nohlen, p432
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