2003 Guadeloupean autonomy referendum

A referendum on autonomy was held in Guadeloupe on 7 December 2003.[1] Voters were asked whether they wanted the island to become a territorial collectivity,[2] which would have given the regional government more autonomy.[3] The proposal was rejected by 73% of voters.[1]

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In simultaneous referendums, Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy both voted to become overseas collectivities, gaining autonomy from Guadeloupe.[2]

Results
Guadeloupe
Choice Votes %
Against 98,670 72.98
For 36,524 27.02
Valid votes 135,194 94.78
Invalid or blank votes 7,444 5.22
Total votes 142,638 100.00
Registered voters and turnout 283,369 50.44
Source: Direct Democracy
Saint Barthélemy
Choice Votes %
For 4,300 76.17
Against 1,345 23.83
Valid votes 5,645 95.26
Invalid or blank votes 281 4.74
Total votes 5,926 100.00
Registered voters and turnout 13,413 44.18
Source: Direct Democracy
Saint Martin
Choice Votes %
For 2,724 95.51
Against 128 4.49
Valid votes 2,852 98.01
Invalid or blank votes 58 1.99
Total votes 2,910 100.00
Registered voters and turnout 3,697 78.71
Source: Direct Democracy

References
  1. Guadeloupe (France), 7 December 2003: Inner Autonomy Direct Democracy (in German)
  2. Arrondissements of Guadeloupe Statoids
  3. Guadeloupe on Strike! The Internationalist, October 2010


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