An independence referendum was held in the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic, Latvian SSR on 3 March 1991,
[Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p1122 ] alongside 1991 Estonian independence referendum, a similar referendum in the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic, Estonian SSR the same day. Known as the "Popular Survey about the independence of the Republic of Latvia", voters were asked "are you in favour of a democratic and independent Republic of Latvia".
[Nohlen & Stöver, p1136] It was approved by 74.9% of voters, with a turnout of 87.6%.
[ Latvian Republic civilians registered in Soviet Army units also had the right to vote in this poll.LATVIJAS REPUBLIKAS AUGSTĀKĀS PADOMES LĒMUMS Par kārtību, kādā notiek Latvijas iedzīvotāju aptauja]
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The independence of Latvia was finally restored on 21 August 1991.
Results
See also
*1991 Estonian independence referendum
*1991 Lithuanian independence referendum
*1991 Soviet Union referendum
References
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