On Friday, August 28, the official result of the citizen vote regarding the potential renaming of the Pyrénées-Orientales department was released, confirming that the statu quo is maintained as the name Pyrénées-Orientales was chosen by the majority of voters, according to the official vote figures.
Citizen Vote Details and Results for Pyrénées-Orientales
The decision followed a lengthy verification process conducted throughout the day. Officials carried out a comprehensive recount operation to review sign-in lists and ballots carefully, ensuring any doubt was eliminated and duplicate votes were avoided. Out of 384,600 citizens registered on the electoral lists, exactly 40,656 votes were expressed. The final tally comprised 26,984 online ballots alongside 13,672 paper format ballots. Voters had been asked to choose between Pyrénées Catalanes, Pyrénées Méditerranée, and Pyrénées-Orientales. Ultimately, the majority of the participating public cast their ballots for Pyrénées-Orientales, meaning the department will keep its existing name.
Did You Know? The citizen vote offered a choice between three distinct geographic names for the department: Pyrénées Catalanes, Pyrénées Méditerranée, and Pyrénées-Orientales.
Implications of the Status Quo Decision
While electoral officials spent hours meticulously examining the sign-in lists and individual paper and digital ballots to prevent duplicates, the resulting data demonstrated a clear preference for retaining the historical designation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did the department of Pyrénées-Orientales change its name?
No. Following the citizen vote, the majority of participants chose to keep the name Pyrénées-Orientales, meaning the statu quo remains in place.
What were the naming options presented to voters?
Voters considered three choices: Pyrénées Catalanes, Pyrénées Méditerranée, and Pyrénées-Orientales.
How many total votes were cast in the consultation?
There were 40,656 votes expressed out of 384,600 registered citizens, consisting of 26,984 online bulletins and 13,672 paper ballots.
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