1995 Bermudian independence referendum

1995 Bermudian independence referendum

16 August 1995

Are you in favour of independence for Bermuda?
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 5,714 25.88%
No 16,369 74.12%
Valid votes 22,083 99.31%
Invalid or blank votes 153 0.69%
Total votes 22,236 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 37,841 58.76%

An independence referendum was held in Bermuda on 16 August 1995 for voters to decide whether Bermuda should become an independent sovereign state or remain a British Dependent Territory. On a voter turnout of 59%, 74% voted against independence. Following the decisive result, Premier John Swan, who had been in favour of independence, resigned.[1]

  1. ^ Phil Davison (18 August 1995). "Bermudians vote to stay British". The Independent. Archived from the original on 1 May 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2012.

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