1977 Northern Mariana Islands constitutional referendum

Ballot measure in the Northern Mariana Islands A constitutional referendum was held in the Northern Mariana Islands on 6 March 1977.Northern Mariana Islands, 6 March 1977: Constitution Direct Democracy de The new constitution was approved by 93% of voters and came into force on 9 January 1978. Background A Constitutional Assembly had been elected and drafted the new constitution between 18 October until 5 December 1976. Results ChoiceVotes%For3,55793.24Against2586.76Invalid/blank votes19–Total3,834100Registered voters/turnout6,55458.50Source: Direct Democracy References Northern Mariana Category:1977 in the Northern Mariana Islands Category:Constitutional referendums in the Northern Mariana Islands 1977 1977