1969 Anguillian constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Anguilla on 6 February 1969.^[1] Following the 1967 uprising on the island, which had seen the local police force expelled, and a referendum on separation, British troops had taken over Anguilla, before leaving in January 1968. On 8 January 1969 Ronald Webster declared independence.^[1] A republican constitution was put forward and approved by 99.71% of voters.^[1] After the referendum, British troops returned to occupy the island on 19 March.^[1]

1969 Anguillian constitutional referendum

6 February 1969
A: Affirm declaration and approve Constitution Government of the people of Anguilla. B: Reject declaration [and] Constitution[,] return to St. Kitts.
Results
Choice Votes  % Independence 1,739 99.77% Return to St. Kitts 4 0.23% Valid votes 1,743 100.00% Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00% Total votes 1,743 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 75%

Webster later proposed a referendum with three options; independence, association with the UK or remaining in the Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla federation.^[1] Option two was later introduced without a vote, and Anguilla was administered separately from 1971, before being officially separated from Saint Kitts and Nevis in 1980.^[1]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	1,739	99.71
Against	4	0.29
Invalid/blank votes		–
Total	1,744	100
Registered voters/turnout		75
Source: Direct Democracy

References

1. Anguilla, 6 February 1969: Constitution Direct Democracy (in German)