title: 1983 Marshallese Compact of Free Association referendum
text: # 1983 Marshallese Compact of Free Association referendum
  
  A referendum on the Compact of Free Association was held in the Marshall Islands on 7 September 1983. Voters were asked whether they approved of the Compact of Free Association with the United States, and if not, what status they preferred. The Compact was approved by 58.0% of voters, rendering the outcome of the second question irrelevant.
  
  ## Results
  
  ### Free Association with the USA
  
     Do you approve of the Compact of Free Association and its related Agreements?
  
  | Choice | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - |
  | For | 6,215 | 58.0 |
  | Against | 4,509 | 42.0 |
  | Invalid/blank votes | | - |
  | Total | 10,724 | 100 |
  | Source: Nohlen et al. |||
  
  ### Status
  
     If the Compact of Free Association is not approved, I recommend to the government that it negotiate an agreement with the government of the United States consistent with my preference for the following political status: [ ] Independence [ ] A relationship with the United States other than Free Association. You may describe that status.
  
  | Choice | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - |
  | Independence | 474 | 4.41 |
  | Status other than Free Association | 2,668 | 24.83 |
  | Blank votes | 7,602 | 70.76 |
  | Invalid votes | | - |
  | Total | 10,724 | 100 |
  | Source: Direct Democracy |||
  