1992 Lithuanian Soviet withdrawal referendum
A referendum on the withdrawal of Soviet troops was held in Lithuania on 14 June 1992.[1] Voters were asked whether Soviet troops (which by the time of the referendum had become Russian troops)[2] should unconditionally and immediately withdraw from the country.[2] It was approved by 93% of those voting and 69% of all registered voters, passing the 50% threshold.[2][3]
Results
[edit]Choice | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|
For | 1,751,026 | 92.59 | |
Against | 140,077 | 7.41 | |
Total | 1,891,103 | 100.00 | |
Valid votes | 1,891,103 | 97.92 | |
Invalid/blank votes | 40,175 | 2.08 | |
Total votes | 1,931,278 | 100.00 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 2,539,433 | 76.05 | |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
[edit]- ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1201 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1210
- ^ "Lithuania Vote Asks Russian Troops to Leave". The Los Angeles Times. Vilnius. Associated Press. 1992-06-16.