2015 Hamburg Olympics referendum explained

Date:	29 November 2015
Country:	Hamburg
I am in favor of the German Olympic Sports Confederation applying with the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024.
Yes:	314468
No:	335638
Invalid:	1483
Electorate:	1300418

A referendum on hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics was held in Hamburg and Kiel on 29 November 2015.^[1] The proposal was rejected by 51.6% of voters in Hamburg, although it was approved by 66% of voters in Kiel.^{[2] [3]}

Results

See also: Hamburg bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Hamburg

Choice	Votes	%
For	314,468	48.4
Against	335,638	51.6
Invalid/blank votes	1,483	–
Total	651,589	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,300,418	50.1
align=left colspan=3	Source: Statistics Office

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2024 Olympics: Hamburg says 'No' to hosting Games. 21 September 2021. 30 November 2015. www.bbc.co.uk.
2. Web site: Officials: Hamburg votes 'No' in 2024 Olympics referendum. 21 September 2021. 29 November 2015. www.dw.com.
3. Web site: Hamburg referendum votes against bidding to host 2024 Olympic Games. 21 September 2021. 29 November 2015. theguardian.com.