title: 2003 Martiniquean autonomy referendum
text: # 2003 Martiniquean autonomy referendum
  
  A referendum on autonomy was held in Martinique on 7 December 2003, alongside an identical referendum in Guadeloupe. Voters were asked whether they wanted the island to become a territorial collectivity. The proposal was rejected by 50.48% of voters.
  
  ## Results
  
  | Choice | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - |
  | For | 53,667 | 49.52 |
  | Against | 54,701 | 50.48 |
  | Invalid/blank votes | 8,536 | – |
  | Total | 116,904 | 100 |
  | Registered voters/turnout | 265,056 | 44.11 |
  | Source: Direct Democracy |||
  