1991 Estonian independence referendum|
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Choice
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Votes
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%
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Yes
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737,964
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78.41%
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No
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203,199
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21.59%
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Valid votes
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941,163
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99.27%
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Invalid or blank votes
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6,967
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0.73%
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Total votes
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948,130
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100.00%
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Registered voters/turnout
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1,144,309
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82.86%
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An independence referendum was held in the Estonian SSR on 3 March 1991,[1] alongside a similar referendum in the Latvian SSR the same day. It was approved by 78.4% of voters with an 82.9% turnout. Independence was restored by the Estonian Supreme Council on the night of 20 August.[2]
Results
Voters were asked "Do you want the restoration of the national independence and sovereignty of the Republic of Estonia?"[3][4]
Choice
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Votes
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%
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For |
737,964 |
78.4
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Against |
203,199 |
21.6
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Invalid/blank votes |
6,967 |
–
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Total |
948,130 |
100
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Registered voters/turnout |
1,144,309 |
82.9
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Source: Riigi Teataja[5]
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See also
References
Independence referendums in the Soviet Union |
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