1979 Guamanian referendum

1979 Guamanian referendum

4 August 1979

Do you approve the proposed constitution for the Territory of Guam?
Yes
18.15%
No
81.85%
Do you approve of a law instituting the death penalty for a person convicted of first degree murder under aggravating circumstances?
Yes
46.61%
No
53.39%

A two-part referendum was held in Guam on 4 August 1979. A proposed new constitution was rejected by 82% of voters, whilst a law introducing the death penalty was rejected by 53% of voters.[1] In August 1987 a referendum was held on another proposed constitution, with each chapter voted on separately. Two chapters (I and VII) were rejected by voters, resulting in a second referendum in November in which both were approved.

  1. ^ Election Comparative Analysis Report Guam Election Commission, pp56–57

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