A referendum on the islands' status was held in the Federated States of Micronesia on 21 June 1983. Voters were asked two questions. The first was on whether they approved of the Compact of Free Association between the FSM and the United States. The second was what their preference was if Free Association was rejected. Voters were presented with the option of independence or an alternative which they had to fill in on the ballot form.Federated States of Micronesia, 21 June 1983: Association with the USA Direct Democracy
The first question was approved by 76.88% of voters, rendering the outcome of the second question (58.04% in favour of independence) moot.
Results Compact of Free Association with the USA
ChoicePopular voteStatevoteVotes%For20,12176.883Against5,34823.121Invalid/blank votes137-–Total25,6061004Registered voters/turnout40,53863.17–Source: Direct Democracy
Alternative status
ChoiceVotes%Independence13,92458.04Commonwealth with the USA1,3195.50US Territory8203.42US State5682.37Unclear4,77119.89Blank2,58710.78Invalid votes137-Total25,606100Registered voters/turnout40,53863.17Source: Direct Democracy
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