2010 Cook Islands Member of Parliament reduction referendum|
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| Outcome | Proposal failed as two-thirds quorum not reached |
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Choice |
Votes |
% |
| Yes |
4,983 |
63.84% |
| No |
2,822 |
36.16% |
| Valid votes |
7,805 |
92.61% |
| Invalid or blank votes |
623 |
7.39% |
| Total votes |
8,428 |
100.00% |
| Registered voters/turnout |
10,500 |
80.27% |
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A referendum on reducing the number of MPs was held in the Cook Islands on 17 November 2010, alongside the general elections. Although 64% of voters voted in favour, the proposal failed as it required two-third of voters to vote in favour.
