1983 Micronesian Compact of Free Association referendum

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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.[1]

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[]

Do you approve of the Compact of Free Association and its related Agreements?

Choice Popular vote State
vote
Votes %
For 20,121 76.88 3
Against 5,348 23.12 1
Invalid/blank votes 137 - –
Total 25,606 100 4
Registered voters/turnout 40,538 63.17 –
Source: Direct Democracy

Alternative status[]

If the Compact of Free Association is not approved, I recommend to the government that it negotiate an agreement with the government of the United States consistent with my preference for the following political status:
[   ] Independence
[   ] A relationship with the United States other than Free Association. You may describe that status

Choice Votes %
Independence 13,924 58.04
Commonwealth with the USA 1,319 5.50
US Territory 820 3.42
US State 568 2.37
Unclear 4,771 19.89
Blank 2,587 10.78
Invalid votes 137 -
Total 25,606 100
Registered voters/turnout 40,538 63.17
Source: Direct Democracy

References[]

  1. ^ Federated States of Micronesia, 21 June 1983: Association with the USA Direct Democracy (in German)
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