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A referendum on whether the Regierungsverweser Josef Peer should remain in office as Governor of Liechtenstein was held in Liechtenstein on 28 March 1921. [1] Around 62% voted in favour of Peer continuing in office. [1]
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 993 | 61.8 |
| Against | 615 | 38.2 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 18 | – |
| Total | 1,626 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,815 | 89.6 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
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