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A non-binding status referendum was held in Bonaire on 18 December 2015. Voters were asked "Do you agree with the current status, which is a direct link to the Netherlands?" [1] As a majority voted no, a second referendum on the preferred status will be held. [1] [ needs update ]
The "yes" campaign argued that for the vast majority, Bonaire was better off than ever before, and that a no vote would result in instability. The "no" campaign opposed the imposition of secularism by Dutch authorities, the legalisation of same-sex marriage and voluntary euthanasia, as well as claiming that there was a lack of respect for Bonaire culture. [1]
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 2,649 | 34.45 |
| Against | 5,040 | 65.55 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 109 | – |
| Total | 7,799 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 12,661 | 61.59 |
| Source: Government of Bonaire | ||
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