1919 Ålandic status referendum explained

Date:June 1919
Integration into Sweden?
Yes:9735
No:461
Outcome:Results ignored by League of Nations and Åland remained under Finnish control

An unofficial referendum on integration into Sweden was held in Åland in June 1919.[1] The referendum was organised by the Lagting and approved by a vote on 1 June.[1] It took the form of a petition in which voters could sign in yes or no columns.[1] Although the proposal was approved by 96% of voters, the islands remained under Finnish control following a decision by the League of Nations in 1921.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=ax011919 Åland-Inseln (Finnland), ??. Juni 1919 : Anschluss an Schweden