2015 Bonaire status referendum
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A non-binding status referendum was held in Bonaire on 18 December 2015. Voters were asked "Do you agree with the current status, which is a direct link to the Netherlands?"[1] As a majority voted no, a second referendum on the preferred status will be held.[1][needs update]
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18 December 2015
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Campaign
The "yes" campaign argued that for the vast majority, Bonaire was better off than ever before, and that a no vote would result in instability. The "no" campaign opposed the imposition of secularism by Dutch authorities, the legalisation of same-sex marriage and voluntary euthanasia, as well as claiming that there was a lack of respect for Bonaire culture.[1]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % | |
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| For | 2,649 | 34.45 | |
| Against | 5,040 | 65.55 | |
| Total | 7,689 | 100.00 | |
| Valid votes | 7,689 | 98.60 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 109 | 1.40 | |
| Total votes | 7,798 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 12,661 | 61.59 | |
| Source: Government of Bonaire | |||