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1972 United States Virgin Islands constitutional referendum|
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| Outcome | Failed due to insufficient turnout |
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Choice
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Votes
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%
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 Yes
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7,279
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56.88%
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 No
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5,518
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43.12%
|
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A constitutional referendum was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 7 November 1972.[1] Federal law passed by the United States Congress suggested that a second Constitutional Convention be called after the failure of the previous proposed constitution.
Whilst the new constitution received a majority of votes in favor, turnout was too low and it did not enter into force.[1]
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 7,279 | 56.88 |
| Against | 5,518 | 43.12 |
| Total | 12,797 | 100.00 |
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| Registered voters/turnout | 21,641 | – |
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| Source: Direct Democracy |
