1953 United States Virgin Islands referendum

A referendum on councils and treasury was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 30 April 1953.[1] It was largely a repetition of the questions from the 1948 referendum. The passage of all four questions in this referendum resulted in the 1954 Organic Act which governs relations with the United States of America to this day.

Results

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Joint Parliament

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

Choice Votes %
Yes 1,190 68.67
No 543 31.33
Invalid/blank votes 87
Total 1,820 100
Registered voters/turnout 6,348 28.67
Source: Direct Democracy

Common Treasury

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

Choice Votes %
Yes 1,142 66.40
No 578 33.60
Invalid/blank votes 100
Total 1,820 100
Registered voters/turnout 6,348 28.67
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 966 55.74
No 767 44.26
Invalid/blank votes 87
Total 1,820 100
Registered voters/turnout 6,348 28.67
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 1,762 79.00
No 370 21.00
Invalid/blank votes 58
Total 1,820 100
Registered voters/turnout 6,348 28.67
Source: Direct Democracy

References

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