Anindependence referendum was held in Nevis on 10 August 1998. Although it was approved by 62% of voters, a two-thirds majority was necessary for the referendum to succeed. If it had passed, Nevis would have seceded from the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis.[1][2]
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| Choice | Votes | % | |
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| For | 2,427 | 61.83 | |
| Against | 1,498 | 38.17 | |
| Total | 3,925 | 100.00 | |
| Valid votes | 3,925 | 99.75 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 10 | 0.25 | |
| Total votes | 3,935 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 6,785 | 58.00 | |
| Source: Direct Democracy | |||
