2003 Guadeloupean autonomy referendum

A referendum on autonomy was held in Guadeloupe on 7 December 2003.^[1] Voters were asked whether they wanted the island to become a territorial collectivity,^[2] which would have given the regional government more autonomy.^[3] The proposal was rejected by 73% of voters.^[1]

In simultaneous referendums, Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy both voted to become overseas collectivities, gaining autonomy from Guadeloupe.^[2]

Results

Guadeloupe

Choice	Votes	%
Against	98,670	72.98
For	36,524	27.02
Valid votes	135,194	94.78
Invalid or blank votes	7,444	5.22
Total votes	142,638	100.00
Registered voters/turnout	283,369	50.44
Source: Direct Democracy

Saint Barthélemy

Choice	Votes	%
For	4,300	76.17
Against	1,345	23.83
Valid votes	5,645	95.26
Invalid or blank votes	281	4.74
Total votes	5,926	100.00
Registered voters/turnout	13,413	44.18
Source: Direct Democracy

Saint Martin

Choice	Votes	%
For	2,724	95.51
Against	128	4.49
Valid votes	2,852	98.01
Invalid or blank votes	58	1.99
Total votes	2,910	100.00
Registered voters/turnout	3,697	78.71
Source: Direct Democracy