1978 United States Virgin Islands death penalty referendum

none January 2025 A referendum on the death penalty was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 7 November 1978,United States Virgin Islands, 7 November 1978: Death Penalty Direct Democracy de in response to a decree by the Governor of the Islands. He requested a non-binding consultative referendum be held in conjunction with the next general election. Results Voting Question: Which of the following statements best represents your view on capital punishment? (1) I favor capital punishment for all persons convicted of first degree murder. (2) I favor capital punishment only for those persons convicted of first degree murder of a law enforcement officer, or murder committed in the perpetration or attempt to perpetrate rape. (3) I oppose capital punishment for any crime. Option 1 6760 Option 2 2243 Option 3 7280 444 5106 Direct Democracy References Category:Referendums in the United States Virgin Islands Death United States Virgin Category:Capital punishment in the United States Death Category:Capital punishment referendums Category:Capital punishment ballot measures in the United States Category:Election and referendum articles with incomplete results