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June 1987 Palauan Compact of Free Association referendum

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June 1987 Palauan Compact of Free Association referendum

30 June 1987

Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 5,574 67.59%
No 2,673 32.41%
Valid votes 8,247 99.81%
Invalid or blank votes 16 0.19%
Total votes 8,263 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 10,851 76.15%

A fifth referendum on the Compact of Free Association was held in Palau on 30 June 1987, after the previous four referendums had failed to achieve the 75% in favour necessary. Voters were asked whether they approved of the Compact of Free Association between Palau and the United States signed on 10 January 1986. It was approved by 67.6% of voters, with a turnout of 76.1%.[1] Following the fifth failure to achieve the necessary majority, a constitutional referendum was held in August, with the aim of reducing the majority needed.

Results

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Choice Votes %
For 5,574 67.6
Against 2,673 32.4
Invalid/blank votes 16 -
Total 8,263 100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

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  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p752 ISBN 0-19-924959-8