1961 Jamaican Federation of the West Indies membership referendum
19 September 1961 |
Should Jamaica remain in the Federation of the West Indies?
Choice | Votes | % |
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Yes | 217,319 | 45.89% |
No | 256,261 | 54.11% |
Valid votes | 473,580 | 98.82% |
Invalid or blank votes | 5,640 | 1.18% |
Total votes | 479,220 | 100.00% |
Registered voters/turnout | 777,965 | 61.6% |
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A referendum on continued membership of the Federation of the West Indies was held in Jamaica on 19 September 1961.[1] Voters were asked "Should Jamaica remain in the Federation of the West Indies?" The result was 54.1% voting "no", resulting in the country leaving the federation and its dissolution in 1962. Voter turnout was 61.5%.[2]
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 217,319 | 45.9 |
Against | 256,261 | 54.1 |
Invalid/blank votes | 5,640 | – |
Total | 479,220 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 777,854 | 61.5 |
Source: Nohlen |
Sources
- West Indies Federal Archives Centre: File FWI-PM-GA-37: Holding of Referendum in Jamaica.
- West Indies Federal Archives Centre: File FWI-PM-GA-27: Situation Arising from Jamaica Referendum: Report by Professor Lewis - 9 Nov 1961 - 14 Jan 1962.