1953 United States Virgin Islands referendum

A referendum on councils and treasury was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 30 April 1953.[1] It was largely a repetition of the questions from the 1948 referendum. The passage of all four questions in this referendum resulted in the 1954 Organic Act which governs relations with the United States of America to this day.

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Results

Joint Parliament

Do you favor the creation of a single Legislature for the Virgin Islands?

Choice Votes %
Yes1,19068.67
No54331.33
Invalid/blank votes87–
Total1,820100
Registered voters/turnout6,34828.67
Source: Direct Democracy

Common Treasury

Do you favor the creation of single treasury for the Virgin Islands?

Choice Votes %
Yes1,14266.40
No57833.60
Invalid/blank votes100–
Total1,820100
Registered voters/turnout6,34828.67
Source: Direct Democracy

Do you favor the election of the Governor by the people of the Virgin Islands?

Choice Votes %
Yes96655.74
No76744.26
Invalid/blank votes87–
Total1,820100
Registered voters/turnout6,34828.67
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 %
Yes1,76279.00
No37021.00
Invalid/blank votes58–
Total1,820100
Registered voters/turnout6,34828.67
Source: Direct Democracy
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References
  1. United States Virgin Islands, 30 April 1953: Joint Parliament Direct Democracy (in German)
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