2010 French Guianan government referendum

A referendum on merging the regional and departmental governments was held in French Guiana on 24 January 2010.[1] The proposal was approved by 57% of voters.[1]

2010 French Guianan government referendum
24 January 2010
Do you approve of the creation of a single community of Guyana exercising the powers devolved to the department and the region while remaining governed by Article 73 of the Constitution?
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 9,914 57.49%
No 7,330 42.51%
Valid votes 17,244 93.12%
Invalid or blank votes 1,275 6.88%
Total votes 18,519 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 67,528 27.42%
Politics of French Guiana

Results
French Guianan government referendum, 2010
Choice Votes  %
Referendum passed For 9,914 57.49
Against 7,330 42.51
Valid votes 17,244 93.12
Invalid or blank votes 1,275 6.88
Total votes 18,519 100.00
Registered voters/turnout 67,528 27.42
Source: Direct Democracy

References
  1. French Guiana (France), 24 January 2010: Merger of the regional and departmental authorities Direct Democracy (in German)
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