A referendum on autonomy was held in Guadeloupe on 7 December 2003. Voters were asked whether they wanted the island to become a territorial collectivity, which would have given the regional government more autonomy. The proposal was rejected by 73% of voters.
In simultaneous referendums, Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy both voted to become overseas collectivities, gaining autonomy from Guadeloupe.
Results
Guadeloupe
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
Against
|
98,670
|
72.98
|
For
|
36,524
|
27.02
|
Saint Barthélemy
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
For
|
4,300
|
76.17
|
Against
|
1,345
|
23.83
|
Saint Martin
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
For
|
2,724
|
95.51
|
Against
|
128
|
4.49
|