1995 Bermudian independence referendum|
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Choice
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Votes
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%
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 Yes
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5,714
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25.88%
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 No
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16,369
|
74.12%
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| Valid votes
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22,083
|
99.31%
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| Invalid or blank votes
|
153
|
0.69%
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| Total votes
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22,236
|
100.00%
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| Registered voters/turnout
|
37,841
|
58.76%
| |
An independence referendum was held in Bermuda on 16 August 1995 for voters to decide whether Bermuda should become an independent sovereign state or remain a British Dependent Territory. On a voter turnout of 59%, 74% voted against independence. Following the decisive result, Premier John Swan, who had been in favour of independence, resigned.[1]
