The 2019 Atovian GUM referendum was a referendum in Atovia asking whether or not Atovia should join the Grand Unified Micronational. In total 5 people voted, 4 in favour and 1 against. The referendum passed with 80% in support, granting the government the power to ratify the charter of the Grand Unified Micronational and starting the process of officially joining the organization.
The referendum was initially suggested by the King, Connor I, but the idea spread quickly through the national government. As the political leader of the nation, ChancellorRichard von Dalton took charge of the campaign. King Max I of the Kingdom of Jupiter, a delegate in the GUM and a guest in the national Discord server at the time, campaigned for the referendum as well as updating the citizens of recent happenings within the organization.
Results
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
4
80
No
1
20
Invalid/blank votes
0
0
Total
5
100
Eligible voters/turnout
10
50
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs official report
Aftermath
Following this referendum, the Chancellor signed and issued Executive Order 001, which officially ratified the charter of the GUM and began the process of applying to join. Both the King and the Chancellor then became delegates in the organization.
