1918 Icelandic sovereignty referendum
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A referendum on the Act of Union with the Kingdom of Denmark was held in Iceland on 19 October 1918.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the Act, which would lead to Iceland becoming a separate kingdom under the Danish Crown, making the country a sovereign state in a personal union with Denmark. It was approved by 92.6% of voters.[2][3]
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19 October 1918
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Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 12,411 | 92.6 |
| Against | 999 | 7.4 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 243 | â |
| Total | 13,653 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 31,143 | 43.8 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||