2003 Martiniquean autonomy referendum

7 December 2003 Martinique Do you approve of the project for the creation in Martinique of a territorial collectivity remaining governed by article 73 of the Constitution, and therefore by the principle of legislative identity with the possibility of adaptations, and replacing the department and to the region under the conditions provided for in this article? 53,667 54,701 8,536 265,056 A referendum on autonomy was held in Martinique on 7 December 2003,Martinique (France), 7 December 2003: Inner Autonomy Direct Democracy de alongside an identical referendum in Guadeloupe. Voters were asked whether they wanted the island to become a territorial collectivity.Arrondissements of Guadeloupe Statoids The proposal was rejected by 50.48% of voters. Results ChoiceVotes%For53,66749.52Against54,70150.48Invalid/blank votes8,536–Total116,904100Registered voters/turnout265,05644.11Source: Direct Democracy References Category:2003 referendums Category:Referendums in Martinique Category:2003 in Martinique Category:Autonomy referendums