A constitutional referendum was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 7 November 1972.^[1] Federal law passed by the United States Congress suggested that a second Constitutional Convention be called after the failure of the previous proposed constitution.

1972 United States Virgin Islands constitutional referendum

7 November 1972 (1972-11-07)
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 7,279 56.88% No 5,518 43.12% Valid votes 12,797 100.00% Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00% Total votes 12,797 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 21,641 59.13%

Whilst the new constitution received a majority of votes in favor, turnout was too low and it did not enter into force.^[1]