February 1986 Palauan Compact of Free Association referendum

A third referendum on the Compact of Free Association was held in Palau on 21 February 1986, after the previous two referendums had failed to achieve the 75% in favour necessary. Voters were asked whether they approved of the Compact of Free Association between Palau and the United States signed on 10 January 1986. It was approved by 72.2% of voters, with a turnout of 71.3%.Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p752

Results ChoiceVotes%For5,07972.2Against1,95727.8Invalid/blank votes31-Total7,067100Source: Nohlen et al.

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