1981 United States Virgin Islands constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 3 November 1981.^[1] The 30-member Constitutional Council was elected in 1980.^[2] The Council drew up and then adopted a draft constitution, but as with previous attempts in 1972 and 1979, the draft constitution was rejected by the voters.

1981 United States Virgin Islands constitutional referendum

3 November 1981 (1981-11-03)
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 4,821 40.25% No 7,157 59.75% Valid votes 11,978 100.00% Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00% Total votes 11,978 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 25,485 47%

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	4,821	40.25
Against	7,157	59.75
Invalid votes		–
Total	11,978	100
Registered voters/turnout	25,485	47.00
Source: Direct Democracy