1970 Puerto Rican suffrage referendum

A referendum on electoral suffrage was held in Puerto Rico on 1 November 1970. Voters were asked whether the voting age should be lowered from 21 to 18. The reform was approved by 59.2% of voters, with a turnout of just 34.7%.

1970 Puerto Rican suffrage referendum

1 November 1970

Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 213,762 59.25%
No 147,037 40.75%
Valid votes 360,799 99.48%
Invalid or blank votes 1,877 0.52%
Total votes 362,676 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,043,733 34.75%
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