1972 United States Virgin Islands constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 7 November 1972.^[1] Federal law passed by the United States Congress suggested that a second Constitutional Convention be called after the failure of the previous proposed constitution.

1972 United States Virgin Islands constitutional referendum

7 November 1972 (1972-11-07)
Outcome	Failed due to insufficient turnout
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 7,279 56.88% No 5,518 43.12%

Whilst the new constitution received a majority of votes in favor, turnout was too low and it did not enter into force.^[1]

Results

Choice		Votes	%
For		7,279	56.88
Against		5,518	43.12
Total		12,797	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		21,641	–
Source: Direct Democracy