1972 United States Virgin Islands constitutional referendum explained

Country:US Virgin Islands
Yes:7,279
No:5,518
Invalid:0
Electorate:21,641

A constitutional referendum was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 7 November 1972.[1] Federal law passed by the United States Congress suggested that a second Constitutional Convention be called after the failure of the previous proposed constitution.

Whilst the new constitution received a majority of votes in favor, turnout was too low and it did not enter into force.[1]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
Approve new constitution7,27956.88
Reject new constitution5,51843.12
Invalid votes-
Total12,797100
Registered voters/turnout21,64159.13
Source: Direct Democracy

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=vi011972 United States Virgin Islands, 7 November 1972: Constitution