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1977 Marshallese status referendum

Field	Value
date	30 July 1977
country	Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
title	Be it resolved that the Marshall Islands should pursue their future political status separate and apart from the other districts of the Trust Territory.
yes	4,763
no	2,871
electorate	11,000

A referendum on holding separate negotiations on their future status was held in the Marshall Islands part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands on 30 July 1977. The proposal was approved by 62% of voters.

Results

Voters were asked the question "Be it resolved that the Marshall Islands should pursue their future political status separate and apart from the other districts of the Trust Territory. Yes or no."

Choice	Votes	%
For	4,763	62.39
Against	2,871	37.81
Invalid/blank votes		–
Total	7,634	100
Source: [Highlights](https://books.google.com/books?id=UspGAQAAIAAJ&pg=RA36-PA8)

References

[https://books.google.com/books?id=UspGAQAAIAAJ&pg=RA35-PA5 Marshalls Referendum Unofficial Results] ''Highlights'', 1 August 1977, p5
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[https://books.google.com/books?id=UspGAQAAIAAJ&pg=RA36-PA8 The Official Results of the Marshalls July 30 Referendum] ''Highlights'', 15 August 1977, p8

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