United States Virgin Islands governor referendum, 1933

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An unofficial referendum on the fate of Governor Pearson was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 16 July 1933.[1] Governor Paul Martin Pearson had passed a law which taxed imports from the United States at a rate of 5%. This move was very unpopular, and the Civic Betterment Association held a private referendum asking voters whether they approved or disapproved of Pearson's actions.

Results

Choice Votes %
Yes1502.00
No7,36698.00
Invalid/blank votes-
Total7,516100
Registered voters/turnout
Source: Direct Democracy

References

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