An independence referendum was held in the Latvian SSR on 3 March 1991,^[1] alongside a similar referendum in the Estonian SSR the same day. Known as the "Popular Survey about the independence of the Republic of Latvia", voters were asked "are you in favour of a democratic and independent Republic of Latvia".^[2] It was approved by 74.9% of voters, with a turnout of 87.6%.^[2] Latvian Republic civilians registered in Soviet Army units also had the right to vote in this poll.^[3]

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1991 Latvian independence and democracy referendum

3 March 1991
Are you for a democratic and independent Latvia?
Results
Choice Votes  % Yes 1,227,562 74.90% No 411,374 25.10% Valid votes 1,638,936 98.37% Invalid or blank votes 27,192 1.63% Total votes 1,666,128 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 1,902,802 87.56%

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The independence of Latvia was finally restored on 21 August 1991.

• 1991 Estonian independence referendum
• 1991 Lithuanian independence referendum
• 1991 Soviet Union referendum