1994 Cook Islands referendum

A five-part referendum was held in the Cook Islands on 24 March 1994.Cook Islands Direct Democracy de Voters were consulted on retaining the country's name, flag and national anthem and seats in parliament for overseas Cook Islanders, as well as whether the term of Parliament should be three, four or five years. Voters voted in favour of retaining the islands' name, national anthem, flag and overseas seats in Parliament, and opted for a five-year term of parliament. Results Retention of the country's name ChoiceVotes%For3,98469.80Against1,72330.20Invalid/blank votes –Total5,707100Registered voters/turnout Source: Direct Democracy Retention of the national anthem ChoiceVotes%For4,62380.20Against1,14119.80Invalid/blank votes –Total5,764100Registered voters/turnout Source: Direct Democracy Retention of the national flag ChoiceVotes%For2,80552.40Against2,54847.60Invalid/blank votes –Total5,353100Registered voters/turnout Source: Direct Democracy Retention of overseas seats in Parliament ChoiceVotes%For3,32256.54Against2,55443.46Invalid/blank votes –Total5,876100Registered voters/turnout Source: Direct Democracy Parliamentary term ChoiceVotes%Five years2,55941.78Three years Four years Invalid/blank votes –Total6,125100Registered voters/turnout Source: Direct Democracy References Category:1994 in the Cook Islands Category:1994 referendums Category:Referendums in the Cook Islands Category:March 1994 in Oceania 1994