1991 Lithuanian independence referendum
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Voters at a Lithuanian polling station
An independence referendum was held in Lithuania on 9 February 1991,[1] eleven months after independence from the Soviet Union had been declared on 11 March 1990.[2] Just over 93% of those voting voted in favour of independence, while the number of eligible voters voting "yes" was 76.5%, far exceeding the threshold of 50%.[3] Independence was subsequently achieved in August 1991.[4] The independence of the Republic of Lithuania was re-recognized by the United States on 2 September 1991 and by the Soviet Union on 6 September 1991.
Results[]
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 2,028,339 | 93.2 |
| Against | 147,040 | 6.8 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 72,431 | – |
| Total | 2,247,810 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 2,652,738 | 84.7 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
See also[]
- 1991 Latvian independence and democracy referendum
- 1991 Estonian independence referendum
- 1991 Soviet Union referendum
References[]
- ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1201 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1189
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1210
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1190
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