1977 Nevis independence referendum|
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Choice
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Votes
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%
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Yes
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4,193
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99.67%
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No
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14
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0.33%
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Valid votes
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4,207
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99.69%
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Invalid or blank votes
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13
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0.31%
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Total votes
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4,220
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100.00%
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An unofficial independence referendum was held in Nevis on 18 August 1977.[1] It was organised by the Nevis Reformation Party and sought for the island of Nevis to separate from St Kitts prior to independence and remain within the British Empire as a separate Crown colony, similar to Anguilla, which had seceded from Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla in 1967.
Although 99.66% voting in favour,[1] the result was declared invalid by the national government.