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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% voting "no", resulting in the country leaving the federation and its dissolution in 1962. Voter turnout was 61%.[2]
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Should Jamaica remain in the Federation of the West Indies? | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Results | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Choice | Votes | % | |
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| For | 217,319 | 45.89 | |
| Against | 256,261 | 54.11 | |
| Total | 473,580 | 100.00 | |
| Valid votes | 473,580 | 98.82 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 5,640 | 1.18 | |
| Total votes | 479,220 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 777,965 | 61.60 | |
| Source: Nohlen | |||
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