1995 Bermudian independence referendum|
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Choice |
Votes |
% |
| Yes |
5,714 |
25.88% |
| No |
16,369 |
74.12% |
| Valid votes |
22,083 |
99.31% |
| Invalid or blank votes |
153 |
0.69% |
| Total votes |
22,236 |
100.00% |
| Registered voters/turnout |
37,841 |
58.76% |
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An independence referendum was held in Bermuda on 16 August 1995 for voters to decide whether Bermuda should become an independent sovereign state or remain a British Dependent Territory. On a voter turnout of 59%, 74% voted against independence. Following the decisive result, Premier John Swan, who had been in favour of independence, resigned.
