1969 Guamanian unification with the Northern Mariana Islands referendum
Guamanian ballot measure
1969 Guamanian unification with the Northern Mariana Islands referendum
4 November 1969
Should all of the islands of the Marianas be politically reintegrated within the framework of the American territory of Guam, such new territory to be known as the Territory of the Marianas?
A referendum on union with the Northern Mariana Islands was held in Guam on 4 November 1969.[1] The proposal was rejected by 58% of voters due to fears about an increase in taxation.[1] Despite the result, a similar referendum was held in the Northern Mariana Islands on 9 November in which 61% of voters supported union with Guam.[2]
Results
Should all of the islands of the Marianas be politically reintegrated within the framework of the American territory of Guam, such new territory to be known as the Territory of the Marianas?[1]
Choice
Votes
%
For
2,688
41.95
Against
3,720
58.05
Total
6,408
100.00
Valid votes
6,408
98.46
Invalid/blank votes
100
1.54
Total votes
6,508
100.00
Registered voters/turnout
19,650
33.12
Source: Direct Democracy
References
^ a b cGuam (USA), 4 November 1969: Union with the North Marianas Direct Democracy (in German).
^Northern Mariana Islands, 9 November 1969: Status Direct Democracy (in German).