Sint Eustatius status referendum, 2014

A status referendum was held in Sint Eustatius on 17 December 2014.[1] Although a majority of those voting opted for autonomy within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, voter turnout was well below the 60% required for the referendum to be binding.[2]

Background

The decision to hold a referendum was approved by the Island Council on 8 October and supported by the United People's Party the Statia Liberal Action Movement independent MP Reuben Merkman. On 25 October the date was set for 17 December, with only the Democratic Party opposed.[1]

Question

Voters will be presented with four options:[1]

  1. Remain a public body
  2. Independence
  3. Autonomy within the Kingdom of the Netherlands
  4. Integration into the Netherlands

Result

Choice Votes %
Autonomy74765.53
Public body (status quo)37432.81
Integration141.23
Independence50.44
Invalid/blank votes16
Total1,156100
Registered voters/turnout2,54645.40
Source: Saba News

References

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