1994 Saban status referendum explained

A status referendum was held on the island of Saba on 14 October 1994, alongside simultaneous referendums on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten.[1] A majority voted for maintaining the status quo.

Result

ChoiceVotes%
Status quo86.3
Autonomy9.6
Integration with the Netherlands3.6
Independence0.5
Invalid/blank votes
Total100
Registered voters/turnout
align=left colspan=3Source: Direct Democracy

See also

Notes and References

  1. Robert Aldrich & John Connell (1998) The Last Colonies, Cambridge University Press, p45