1998 Nevis independence referendum|
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| Outcome | Failed as two-third quorum in favour not met | 
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| Choice | Votes | % |  
| Yes | 2,427 | 61.83% |  
| No | 1,498 | 38.17% |  
| Valid votes | 3,925 | 99.75% |  
| Invalid or blank votes | 10 | 0.25% |  
| Total votes | 3,935 | 100.00% |  
| Registered voters/turnout | 6,785 | 58% |  | 
An independence referendum was held in Nevis on 10 August 1998. Although it was approved by 62% of voters, a two-thirds majority was necessary for the referendum to succeed. If it had passed, Nevis would have seceded from the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis.