May 1946 French constitutional referendum in French Somaliland

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A constitutional referendum was held in French Somaliland on 5 May 1946 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. The proposed new constitution was rejected by 60% of voters in the territory,[1] and 53% of voters overall.

Results

Choice Votes %
For 112 39.7
Against 170 60.3
Invalid/blank votes 12 –
Total 294 100
Registered voters/turnout 826 35.6
Source: Sternberger et al.

References

  1. ^ Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband, p630 (in German)