1984 Palauan Compact of Free Association referendum

A second referendum on the Compact of Free Association was held in Palau on 4 September 1984, after the previous referendum had failed to achieve the 75% in favour necessary. Voters were asked two questions: Whether they approved of the proposed Compact of Free Association between Palau and the United States What their preference for a future political status was if the Free Association (question one) was rejected. They were offered the choice of a closer relationship than Trusteeship, or independence.Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p751 0-19-924959-8 The first question was approved by 67.1% of voters, making the outcome of the second question (in which 3,378 blank ballots had been cast, more than either of the choices given) irrelevant. Voter turnout was 71.3%. Results Question 1 ChoiceVotes%For4,29067.1Against2,10332.9Invalid/blank votes65-Total6,458100Source: Nohlen et al. Question 2 ChoiceVotes%Closer relationship2,12769.4Independence93630.6Invalid/blank votes3,395-Total6,458100Source: Nohlen et al. References Palau Category:1984 in Palau Category:Referendums in Palau Palau