February 1986 Palauan Compact of Free Association referendum

A third referendum on the Compact of Free Association was held in Palau on 21 February 1986, after the previous two 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 72.2% of voters, with a turnout of 71.3%.

February 1986 Palauan Compact of Free Association referendum

21 February 1986
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 5,079 72.19% No 1,957 27.81% Valid votes 7,036 99.56% Invalid or blank votes 31 0.44% Total votes 7,067 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 9,905 71.35%

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	5,079	72.2
Against	1,957	27.8
Invalid/blank votes	31	-
Total	7,067	100
Source: Nohlen et al.