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1977 Aruban independence referendum
25 March 1977 (1977-03-25)
Results
Choice Votes %
Independence 21,418 95.18%
Remain in the Netherlands Antilles 1,085 4.82%
Valid votes 22,503 85.98%
Invalid or blank votes 3,669 14.02%
Total votes 26,172 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 37,346 70.08%
Politics of Aruba

An independence referendum was held in Aruba on 25 March 1977. In 1976 the Estates had approved a referendum on the island's status. Voters were given the choice of independence or remaining in the Netherlands Antilles, with over 95% voting in favour of the former. In 1983 the Treaty of The Hague planned independence for Aruba by 1996, and the island seceded from the Netherlands Antilles in 1986. However, in 1994 the plan for full independence was scrapped.

Results

Choice Votes %
Independence 21,418 95.17
Remaining in the Netherlands Antilles 1,085 4.83
Invalid/blank votes 3,669 –
Total 26,172 100
Registered voters/turnout 37,346 70.08
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ^ Aruba, 25 March 1977: Independence/Remaining in the Netherlands Antilles Direct Democracy (in English and German)
  2. ^ Regions and territories: Aruba BBC News
Aruba Elections and referendums in Aruba
General elections
Island Council elections
Referendums
See also: Elections and referendums in the Netherlands Antilles
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