1948 United States Virgin Islands referendum

A referendum on councils and treasury was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 2 November 1948. Governor William H. Hastie had requested the local parliament to draw up six referendum questions. While this referendum was held alongside elections, turnout was only 60% that of the general election.

Territorial Legislature
"Do you favor the creation of a single Legislature for the Virgin Islands?"

Independent Councils
"Do you favor two separate municipal Councils as at present?"

Common Treasury
"Do you favor the creation of single treasury for the Virgin Islands?"

Separate Treasuries
"Do you favor two separate municipal treasuries for the Virgin Islands?"

Popular election of the Governor
"Do you favor the election of the Governor by the people of the Virgin Islands?"

Representative in US Congress
"Do you favor a Resident Commissioner from the Virgin Islands in the Congress of the United States?"