1991 Lithuanian independence referendum

1991 Lithuanian independence referendum
Are you in favor of the state of Lithuania being an independent democratic republic?
	Voters at a Lithuanian polling station
Results

An independence referendum was held in Lithuania on 9 February 1991,^[1] eleven months after independence from the Soviet Union had been declared on 11 March 1990.^[2] Just over 93% of those voting voted in favour of independence, while the number of eligible voters voting "yes" was 76.5%, far exceeding the threshold of 50%.^[3] Independence was subsequently achieved in August 1991.^[4] The independence of the Republic of Lithuania was re-recognized by the United States on 2 September 1991 and by the Soviet Union on 6 September 1991.

Results edit

Choice	Votes	%
For	2,028,339	93.2
Against	147,040	6.8
Invalid/blank votes	72,431	–
Total	2,247,810	100
Registered voters/turnout	2,652,738	84.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References edit

^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1201 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1189
^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1210
^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1190

[NS-1] Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1201 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7

[2] Nohlen & Stöver, p1189

[DN-3] Nohlen & Stöver, p1210

[4] Nohlen & Stöver, p1190

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1991 Lithuanian independence referendum

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