1978 United States Virgin Islands death penalty referendum

A referendum on the death penalty was held in the United States Virgin Islands on 7 November 1978, in response to a decree by the Governor of the Islands. He requested a non-binding consultative referendum be held in conjunction with the next general election.

Results
Voting Question: "Which of the following statements best represents your view on capital punishment?
 * (1) I favor capital punishment for all persons convicted of first degree murder.
 * (2) I favor capital punishment only for those persons convicted of first degree murder of a law enforcement officer, or murder committed in the perpetration or attempt to perpetrate rape.
 * (3) I oppose capital punishment for any crime."