Guamanian ballot measure
1969 Guamanian unification with the Northern Mariana Islands referendum|
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Choice
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Votes
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%
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Yes
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2,688
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41.95%
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No
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3,720
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58.05%
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Valid votes
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6,408
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98.46%
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Invalid or blank votes
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100
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1.54%
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Total votes
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6,508
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100.00%
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Registered voters/turnout
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19,650
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33.12%
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A referendum on union with the Northern Mariana Islands was held in Guam on 4 November 1969.[1] The proposal was rejected by 58% of voters due to fears about an increase in taxation.[1] Despite the result, a similar referendum was held in the Northern Mariana Islands on 9 November in which 61% of voters supported union with Guam.[2]