A referendum on electoral suffrage was held in Puerto Rico on 1 November 1970.[1] Voters were asked whether the voting age should be lowered from 21 to 18. The reform was approved by 59.2% of voters, with a turnout of just 34.7%.[2]
Results[]
Choice
Votes
%
For
213,782
59.2
Against
147,037
40.8
Invalid/blank votes
1,877
–
Total
362,696
100
Registered voters/turnout
1,043,733
34.7
Source: Nohlen
References[]
^Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p552 ISBN978-0-19-928357-6
