1991 Estonian independence referendum

1991 Estonian independence referendum
3 March 1991 (1991-03-03)
Do you want the restoration of the national independence and sovereignty of the Republic of Estonia?
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 737,964 78.41%
No 203,199 21.59%
Valid votes 941,163 99.27%
Invalid or blank votes 6,967 0.73%
Total votes 948,130 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,144,309 82.86%

An independence referendum was held in the Estonian SSR on 3 March 1991, alongside a similar referendum in the Latvian SSR the same day. It was approved by 78% of voters with an 83% turnout. Independence was restored by the Estonian Supreme Council on the night of 20 August.

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