1953 United States Virgin Islands referendum

A referendum on councils and treasury was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 30 April 1953.United States Virgin Islands, 30 April 1953: Joint Parliament Direct Democracy It was largely a repetition of the questions from the 1948 referendum. The passage of all four questions in this referendum resulted in the 1954 Organic Act which governs relations with the United States of America to this day.

Results Joint Parliament

ChoiceVotes%Yes1,19068.67No54331.33Invalid/blank votes87–Total1,820100Registered voters/turnout6,34828.67Source: Direct Democracy

Common Treasury

ChoiceVotes%Yes1,14266.40No57833.60Invalid/blank votes100–Total1,820100Registered voters/turnout6,34828.67Source: Direct Democracy

Popular Election of the Governor

ChoiceVotes%Yes96655.74No76744.26Invalid/blank votes87–Total1,820100Registered voters/turnout6,34828.67Source: Direct Democracy

Representative in US Congress

ChoiceVotes%Yes1,76279.00No37021.00Invalid/blank votes58–Total1,820100Registered voters/turnout6,34828.67Source: Direct Democracy

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