A referendum on legalising slot machines at greyhound racetracks was held in Guam on 5 January 2008.[1] The proposal was rejected by 63% of voters.[1]
January 2008 Guamanian gambling referendum|
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Choice
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Votes
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%
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Yes
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7,774
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36.96%
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No
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13,259
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63.04%
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Valid votes
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21,033
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96.35%
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Invalid or blank votes
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797
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3.65%
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Total votes
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21,830
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100.00%
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Registered voters/turnout
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48,008
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45.47%
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Background
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The proposal was introduced as part of the Better Jobs for Guam Act,[1] but was rejected by 55% of voters in a 2006 referendum.[2] A petition was launched after the referendum, and enough signatures were gathered between 4 December 2006 and 16 April 2007 to force another referendum. The referendum was initially scheduled for 15 December 2007, but was later moved to January 2008 by a court.[1]
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 7,774 | 36.96 |
Against | 13,259 | 63.04 |
Total | 21,033 | 100.00 |
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Valid votes | 21,033 | 99.07 |
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Invalid/blank votes | 197 | 0.93 |
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Total votes | 21,230 | 100.00 |
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Registered voters/turnout | 48,008 | 44.22 |
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Source: Direct Democracy |
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