2015 Bonaire status referendum

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A non-binding status referendum was held in Bonaire on 18 December 2015. Voters were asked "Do you agree with the current status, which is a direct link to the Netherlands?"[1] As a majority voted no, a second referendum on the preferred status will be held.[1]

Campaign[]

The "yes" campaign argued that for the vast majority, Bonaire was better off that ever before, and that a no vote would result in instability. The "no" campaign opposed the imposition of secularism by Dutch authorities, the legalisation of same-sex marriage and voluntary euthanasia, as well as claiming that there was a lack of respect for Bonaire culture.[1]

Results[]

Choice Votes %
For 2,649 34.45
Against 5,040 65.55
Invalid/blank votes 109 –
Total 7,799 100
Registered voters/turnout 12,661 61.59
Source: Government of Bonaire

References[]

  1. ^ a b c The Bonaire Referendum for Dummies The Bonaire Reporter, 7–21 December 2015

External links[]

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