Ballot measure in the US Virgin Islands
1972 United States Virgin Islands constitutional referendum|
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Choice | Votes | % |  Yes | 7,279 | 56.88% |  No | 5,518 | 43.12% | | Valid votes | 12,797 | 100.00% | | Invalid or blank votes | 0 | 0.00% | | Total votes | 12,797 | 100.00% | | Registered voters/turnout | 21,641 | 59.13% | |
A constitutional referendum was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 7 November 1972.[1] Federal law passed by the United States Congress suggested that a second Constitutional Convention be called after the failure of the previous proposed constitution.
Whilst the new constitution received a majority of votes in favor, turnout was too low and it did not enter into force.[1]
Results[edit]
| Choice | Votes | % |
| Approve new constitution | 7,279 | 56.88 |
| Reject new constitution | 5,518 | 43.12 |
| Invalid votes | - | – |
| Total | 12,797 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 21,641 | 59.13 |
| Source: Direct Democracy |
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