1991 Latvian independence and democracy referendum

An independence referendum was held in the Latvian SSR on 3 March 1991,[1] 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".[2] It was approved by 74.9% of voters, with a turnout of 87.6%.[2] Latvian Republic civilians registered in Soviet Army units also had the right to vote in this poll.[3]

1991 Latvian independence and democracy referendum
3 March 1991
Are you for a democratic and independent Latvia?
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 1,227,562 74.90%
No 411,374 25.10%
Valid votes 1,638,936 98.37%
Invalid or blank votes 27,192 1.63%
Total votes 1,666,128 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,902,802 87.56%
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The independence of Latvia was finally restored on 21 August 1991.

Results
ChoiceVotes%
For1,227,56274.90
Against411,37425.10
Total1,638,936100.00
Valid votes1,638,93698.37
Invalid/blank votes27,1921.63
Total votes1,666,128100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,902,80287.56
Source: Central Election Commission[4]

See also

References
  1. Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1122 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1136
  3. LATVIJAS REPUBLIKAS AUGSTĀKĀS PADOMES LĒMUMS Par kārtību, kādā notiek Latvijas iedzīvotāju aptauja
  4. "Iedzīvotāju aptauja par Latvijas Republikas neatkarību" [Population survey on the independence of the Republic of Latvia] (Press release) (in Latvian). Central Election Commission of Latvia. Archived from the original on 24 January 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
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