A Corsican autonomy referendum was held on 6 July 2003. Voters were asked whether or not they approved the restructuring of the system of administration on

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. Had the referendum been successful, the two

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s on the island would have been abolished leaving only the

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which would be granted additional functions including some limited powers on raising and spending taxes. The suggestion was not approved, albeit by a very small margin. 51% voted against the proposal, with 49% supporting it. The difference between the yes and no vote was 2,190 votes.

Results

The question asked was: ''Do you approve of the proposed suggestions to change the institutional organisation of Corsica represented in law 2003-486 of June 10, 2003?''

Results by Department

Results by Canton

Results according to constituencies

References

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Results

Results by Department

Results by Canton

Results according to constituencies

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