1991 Lithuanian independence referendum

1991 Lithuanian independence referendum
9 February 1991
Are you in favor of the state of Lithuania being an independent democratic republic?
Voters at a Lithuanian polling station
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 2,028,339 93.24%
No 147,040 6.76%
Valid votes 2,175,379 96.78%
Invalid or blank votes 72,431 3.22%
Total votes 2,247,810 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 2,652,738 84.74%
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An independence referendum was held in Lithuania on 9 February 1991,[1] eleven months after independence from the Soviet Union had been declared on 11 March 1990.[2] Just over 93% of those voting voted in favour of independence, while the number of eligible voters voting "yes" was 76.5%, far exceeding the threshold of 50%.[3] Independence was subsequently achieved in August 1991.[4] The independence of the Republic of Lithuania was re-recognized by the United States on 2 September 1991 and by the Soviet Union on 6 September 1991.

  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1201 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1189
  3. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1210
  4. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1190