French constitutional referendum, 1945
A constitutional referendum was held in France on 21 October 1945.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the Assembly elected on the same day serving as a Constituent Assembly, and whether until a new constitution was approved, the country would be governed according to a proposed set of laws that appeared on the ballot paper. Both were approved by wide margins with a turnout of 79.8%.[2]
Results
Question I
Do you agree that the assembly now elected will serve as a constituent assembly?
| Choice |
Metropolitan France |
Total |
| Votes |
% |
Votes |
% |
| For |
17,957,868 |
96.4 |
18,584,746 |
96.4 |
| Against |
670,672 |
3.6 |
699,136 |
3.6 |
| Invalid/blank votes |
1,025,744 |
– |
1,070,103 |
– |
| Total |
19,654,284 |
100 |
20,353,985 |
100 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Question II
Do you agree that until the enforcement of a new Constitution, public affairs will be organised according to the proposal of the law which you find reproduced on the rear of the ballot?
| Choice |
Metropolitan France |
Total |
| Votes |
% |
Votes |
% |
| For |
12,317,882 |
66.5 |
12,794,943 |
66.5 |
| Against |
6,217,512 |
33.5 |
6,449,206 |
33.5 |
| Invalid/blank votes |
1,064,890 |
– |
1,109,836 |
– |
| Total |
19,645,284 |
100 |
20,353,985 |
100 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
- ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p674 ISBN 9873832956097
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p684