October 1946 French constitutional referendum in French Sudan−Niger
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A constitutional referendum was held in French Sudan and Niger on 13 October 1946 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. The proposed new constitution was rejected by 45% of voters in the two territories, but approved by 57.4% of the overall vote. Voter turnout was 51%.[1]
Results edit
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 859 | 45.5 |
| Against | 1,029 | 54.5 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 33 | – |
| Total | 1,921 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,749 | 51.2 |
| Source: Sternberger et al. | ||
References edit
- ^ Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband, p1248