1991 Latvian independence and democracy referendum|
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Choice
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Votes
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%
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Yes
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1,227,562
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74.90%
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No
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411,374
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25.10%
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Valid votes
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1,638,936
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98.37%
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Invalid or blank votes
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27,192
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1.63%
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Total votes
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1,666,128
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100.00%
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Registered voters/turnout
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1,902,802
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87.56%
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An independence referendum was held in the Latvian SSR on 3 March 1991, alongside a similar referendum in the Estonian SSR the same day. Known as the "Popular Survey about the independence of the Republic of Latvia", voters were asked "are you in favour of a democratic and independent Republic of Latvia". It was approved by 74.9% of voters, with a turnout of 87.6%. Latvian Republic civilians registered in Soviet Army units also had the right to vote in this poll.
The independence of Latvia was finally restored on 21 August 1991.
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 1,227,562 | 74.90 |
Against | 411,374 | 25.10 |
Total | 1,638,936 | 100.00 |
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Valid votes | 1,638,936 | 98.37 |
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Invalid/blank votes | 27,192 | 1.63 |
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Total votes | 1,666,128 | 100.00 |
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Registered voters/turnout | 1,902,802 | 87.56 |
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Source: Central Election Commission |
See also
Independence referendums in the Soviet Union |
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