1983 Marshallese Compact of Free Association referendum

7 September 1983 Marshall Islands Do you approve of the Compact of Free Association and its related Agreements? For 57.95 Against 42.05 If the Compact of Free Association is not approved, I recommend to the government that it negotiate an agreement with the government of the United States consistent with my preference for the following political status:[ ] Independence[ ] A relationship with the United States other than Free Association. You may describe that status. Independence 4.41 Status other than Free Association 24.83 Blank 70.76 A referendum on the Compact of Free Association was held in the Marshall Islands on 7 September 1983. Voters were asked whether they approved of the Compact of Free Association with the United States, and if not, what status they preferred. The Compact was approved by 58.0% of voters,Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p693 0-19-924959-8 rendering the outcome of the second question irrelevant. Results Free Association with the USA Do you approve of the Compact of Free Association and its related Agreements?Marshall Islands, 7 September 1983: Association with the USA Direct Democracy de ChoiceVotes%For6,21558.0Against4,50942.0Invalid/blank votes -Total10,724100Source: Nohlen et al. Status If the Compact of Free Association is not approved, I recommend to the government that it negotiate an agreement with the government of the United States consistent with my preference for the following political status:[   ] Independence [   ] A relationship with the United States other than Free Association. You may describe that status. ChoiceVotes%Independence4744.41Status other than Free Association2,66824.83Blank votes7,60270.76Invalid votes -Total10,724100Source: Direct Democracy References Marshall Islands Category:1983 in the Marshall Islands Category:Referendums in the Marshall Islands Category:Independence referendums