1991 Latvian independence and democracy referendum

1991 Latvian independence and democracy referendum
3 March 1991
Are you for a democratic and independent Latvia?
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 1,227,562 74.90%
No 411,374 25.10%
Valid votes 1,638,936 98.37%
Invalid or blank votes 27,192 1.63%
Total votes 1,666,128 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,902,802 87.56%

An independence referendum was held in the Latvian SSR on 3 March 1991, alongside a similar referendum in the Estonian SSR the same day. Known as the "Popular Survey about the independence of the Republic of Latvia", voters were asked "are you in favour of a democratic and independent Republic of Latvia". It was approved by 74.9% of voters, with a turnout of 87.6%. Latvian Republic civilians registered in Soviet Army units also had the right to vote in this poll.

The independence of Latvia was restored on 21 August 1991.

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