| Country: | US Virgin Islands |
| Yes: | 4,696 |
| No: | 5,986 |
| Invalid: | 0 |
| Electorate: | 27,732 |
A constitutional referendum was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 6 March 1979.[1] Federal law passed by the United States Congress authorized the Virgin Islands and Guam to pass constitutions and form governments. A Constitutional Council had subsequently been elected in the 1977 general elections. The Council wrote and then unanimously adopted a draft constitution which provided for an elected governor and treasurer, a 17-seat Legislature, a local justice system and protections for Virgin Islander culture.
The draft constitution was rejected by the voters in the referendum.[1]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Approve new constitution | 4,696 | 43.96 |
| Reject new constitution | 5,986 | 56.04 |
| Invalid votes | – | |
| Total | 10,682 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 27,732 | 38.23 |
| Source: Direct Democracy |