Icelandic constitutional referendum, 1944
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A referendum was held in Iceland between 20 and 23 May 1944.[1] Voters were asked whether the Union with Denmark should be abolished and whether to adopt a new republican constitution. Both measures were approved with more than 98% in favour. Voter turnout was 98.4%,[2] and 100% in two constituencies, Seyðisfirði and Vestur-Skaftafjellssýsla.[3]
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Results
Abolishing the Act of Union
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 71,122 | 99.5 |
| Against | 377 | 0.5 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 1,559 | – |
| Total | 73,058 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 74,272 | 98.4 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
New republican constitution
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 69,435 | 98.5 |
| Against | 1,051 | 1.5 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 2,572 | – |
| Total | 73,058 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 74,272 | 98.4 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
Aftermath
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. The Republic of Iceland came into being on 17 June 1944. Since Denmark was still occupied by Nazi Germany, many Danes felt offended that the step should have been taken at that time. Nevertheless, King of Denmark Christian X sent a message of congratulations to the Icelandic people.
See also
References
- ↑ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p961 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p967
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