2011 Falkland Islands electoral system referendum

2011 Falkland Islands electoral system referendum

3 November 2011
Do you want a single constituency for the whole of the Islands?
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 284 41.22% No 405 58.78% Valid votes 689 100.00% Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00% Total votes 689 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 1,571 43.86%

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A referendum on reforming the voting system was held in the Falkland Islands on 3 November 2011.^[1] Voters were asked "Do you want a single constituency for the whole of the Islands?"^[1] The proposal required a two-thirds majority in both of the islands' constituencies,^[2] but was rejected by 58.78% of voters overall; in Stanley it was narrowly approved by 50.2% of voters but in Camp it was widely rejected, with 84% voting against.^[2] Turnout was 70% in Camp and just 39% in Stanley.^[2]