A referendum on continued membership of the Federation of the West Indies was held in Jamaica on 19 September 1961.[1] Voters were asked "Should Jamaica remain in the Federation of the West Indies?" The result was 54.1% voting "no", resulting in the country leaving the federation and its dissolution in 1962. Voter turnout was 61.5%.[2]
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Should Jamaica remain in the Federation of the West Indies? | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 217,319 | 45.9 |
Against | 256,261 | 54.1 |
Invalid/blank votes | 5,640 | – |
Total | 479,220 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 777,854 | 61.5 |
Source: Nohlen |