2003 Martiniquean autonomy referendum

A referendum on autonomy was held in Martinique on 7 December 2003,[1] alongside an identical referendum in Guadeloupe. Voters were asked whether they wanted the island to become a territorial collectivity.[2] The proposal was rejected by 50.48% of voters.[1]

2003 Martiniquean autonomy referendum
7 December 2003
Do you approve of the project for the creation in Martinique of a territorial collectivity remaining governed by article 73 of the Constitution, and therefore by the principle of legislative identity with the possibility of adaptations, and replacing the department and to the region under the conditions provided for in this article?
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 53,667 49.52%
No 54,701 50.48%
Valid votes 108,368 92.70%
Invalid or blank votes 8,536 7.30%
Total votes 116,904 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 265,056 44.11%
Politics of Martinique

Results
Choice Votes %
For53,66749.52
Against54,70150.48
Invalid/blank votes8,536–
Total116,904100
Registered voters/turnout265,05644.11
Source: Direct Democracy

References
  1. Martinique (France), 7 December 2003: Inner Autonomy Direct Democracy (in German)
  2. Arrondissements of Guadeloupe Statoids
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