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1978 United States Virgin Islands death penalty referendum

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A referendum on the death penalty was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 7 November 1978,^[1] in response to a decree by the Governor of the Islands. He requested a non-binding consultative referendum be held in conjunction with the next general election.

Results

Voting Question:

{{blockquote|Which of the following statements best represents your view on capital punishment?

(1) I favor capital punishment for all persons convicted of first degree murder.
(2) I favor capital punishment only for those persons convicted of first degree murder of a law enforcement officer, or murder committed in the perpetration or attempt to perpetrate rape.
(3) I oppose capital punishment for any crime.}}

Choice	Votes	%
Option 1	6,760	41.52
Option 2	2,243	13.78
Option 3	7,280	44.71
Invalid votes	5,550
Total	21,833	100
Source: Direct Democracy

References

1. ^United States Virgin Islands, 7 November 1978: Death Penalty Direct Democracy {{de icon}}

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