2015 Hamburg Olympics referendum


29 November 2015

I am in favor of the German Olympic Sports Confederation applying with the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024.
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 314,468 48.37%
No 335,638 51.63%
Valid votes 650,106 99.77%
Invalid or blank votes 1,483 0.23%
Total votes 651,589 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,300,418 50.11%
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A referendum on hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics was held in Hamburg and Kiel on 29 November 2015.[1] The proposal was rejected by 51.6% of voters in Hamburg, although it was approved by 66% of voters in Kiel.[2][3]

Results

Hamburg

Choice Votes %
For 314,468 48.4
Against 335,638 51.6
Invalid/blank votes 1,483
Total 651,589 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,300,418 50.1
Source: Statistics Office

References

  1. ^ "2024 Olympics: Hamburg says 'No' to hosting Games". www.bbc.co.uk. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Officials: Hamburg votes 'No' in 2024 Olympics referendum". www.dw.com. 29 November 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Hamburg referendum votes against bidding to host 2024 Olympic Games". theguardian.com. 29 November 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
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