1998 New Caledonian Nouméa Accord referendum

A referendum on the Nouméa Accord was held in New Caledonia on 8 November 1998.[1] It was approved by 71.85% of voters.[1] The proportion of voters in favour was highest in the Loyalty Islands (where turnout was lowest) and lowest in the South Province (where turnout was highest).[1]

1998 New Caledonian Nouméa Accord referendum
8 November 1998
Do you approve the Accord on New Caledonia signed in Nouméa on 5 May 1998?
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 55,400 71.86%
No 21,697 28.14%
Valid votes 77,097 97.34%
Invalid or blank votes 2,105 2.66%
Total votes 79,202 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 106,698 74.23%
Results by town

Background

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After the rejection of independence in the 1987 referendum and the subsequent Ouvéa cave hostage taking in April and May 1988, the Matignon Agreements signed in June 1988 (and approved in a France-wide referendum) provided for another referendum in the territory in 1998.[1] The Nouméa Accord was subsequently agreed on 5 May 1998, and provided for a gradual transfer of powers to the New Caledonian authorities.[1]

Results

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Do you approve the Accord on New Caledonia signed in Nouméa on 5 May 1998?[1]

Choice Votes %
For 55,400 71.85
Against 21,697 28.15
Invalid/blank votes 2,105
Total 79,202 100
Registered voters/turnout 106,698 74.23
Source: Direct Democracy

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