2013 Falkland Islands sovereignty referendum

2013 Falkland Islands sovereignty referendum
10–11 March 2013
Do you wish the Falkland Islands to retain their current political status as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom?
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 1,513 99.80%
No 3 0.20%
Valid votes 1,516 99.87%
Invalid or blank votes 2 0.13%
Total votes 1,518 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,650 92%

A referendum on political status was held in the Falkland Islands on 10–11 March 2013. The Falkland Islanders were asked whether or not they supported the continuation of their status as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom in view of Argentina's call for negotiations on the islands' sovereignty.

On a turnout of 92%, 99.8% voted to remain a British territory, with only three votes against. Had the islanders rejected the continuation of their current status, a second referendum on possible alternatives would have been held. Brad Smith, the leader of the international observer group, announced that the referendum was free and fair and executed in accordance with international standards and international laws.

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