May 1946 French constitutional referendum in Ivory Coast

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A constitutional referendum was held in Ivory Coast (which included Upper Volta at the time) on 5 May 1946 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. The proposed new constitution was rejected by 59% of voters in the territory,[1] and 53% of voters overall.

Results

Choice Votes %
For 768 41.1
Against 1,099 58.9
Invalid/blank votes 59
Total 1,926 100
Registered voters/turnout 3,836 50.1
Source: Sternberger et al.

References

  1. ^ Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband, p675 (in German)
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