1986 Tuvaluan constitutional referendum

Unsuccessful referendum on changing Tuvalu into a republic.
February 1986
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Republic 121 5.34%
Constitutional monarchy 2,144 94.66%
Valid votes 2,265 95.89%
Invalid or blank votes 97 4.11%
Total votes 2,362 100.00%
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A referendum on becoming a republic was held in Tuvalu in February 1986. However, the proposed change was approved on only one of the eight islands, resulting in the country remaining a constitutional monarchy.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 121 5.14
Against 2,144 90.75
Invalid/blank votes 97 -
Total 2,362 100
Registered voters/turnout 52.24

References

  1. ^ Far East and Australasia 2003 Eur, p1113