1969 Guamanian unification with the Northern Mariana Islands referendum explained

Date:4 November 1969
Country:Guam
Should all of the islands of the Marianas be politically reintegrated within the framework of the American territory of Guam, such new territory to be known as the Territory of the Marianas?
Yes:2,688
No:3,720
Invalid:100
Electorate:19,650

A referendum on union with the Northern Mariana Islands was held in Guam on 4 November 1969.[1] The proposal was rejected by 58% of voters due to fears about an increase in taxation. Despite the result, a similar referendum was held in the Northern Mariana Islands on 9 November in which 61% of voters supported union with Guam.[2]

Results

Should all of the islands of the Marianas be politically reintegrated within the framework of the American territory of Guam, such new territory to be known as the Territory of the Marianas?

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=gu011969 Guam (USA), 4 November 1969: Union with the North Marianas
  2. http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=mp011969 Northern Mariana Islands, 9 November 1969: Status