1948 United States Virgin Islands referendum

A referendum on councils and treasury was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 2 November 1948.[1] Governor William H. Hastie had requested the local parliament to draw up six referendum questions. While this referendum was held alongside elections, turnout was only 60% that of the general election.

Results

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Territorial Legislature

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Do you favor the creation of a single Legislature for the Virgin Islands?

Choice Votes %
Yes 636 40.25
No 944 59.75
Invalid/blank votes
Total 1,580 100
Registered voters/turnout 5,509
Source: Direct Democracy

Independent Councils

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Do you favor two separate municipal Councils as at present?

Choice Votes %
Yes 1,096 70.39
No 461 29.16
Invalid/blank votes
Total 1,557 100
Registered voters/turnout 5,509
Source: Direct Democracy

Common Treasury

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Do you favor the creation of single treasury for the Virgin Islands?

Choice Votes %
Yes 586 40.44
No 863 59.56
Invalid/blank votes
Total 1,449 100
Registered voters/turnout 5,509
Source: Direct Democracy

Separate Treasuries

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Do you favor two separate municipal treasuries for the Virgin Islands?

Choice Votes %
Yes 1,035 70.79
No 427 29.21
Invalid/blank votes
Total 1,462 100
Registered voters/turnout 5,509
Source: Direct Democracy
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Do you favor the election of the Governor by the people of the Virgin Islands?

Choice Votes %
Yes 463 23.23
No 1,530 76.77
Invalid/blank votes
Total 1,993 100
Registered voters/turnout 5,509
Source: Direct Democracy

Representative in US Congress

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Do you favor a Resident Commissioner from the Virgin Islands in the Congress of the United States?

Choice Votes %
Yes 2,194 88.47
No 286 11.53
Invalid/blank votes
Total 2,480 100
Registered voters/turnout 5,509
Source: Direct Democracy

References

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