French constitutional referendum, 1945 (Ivory Coast)

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A constitutional referendum was held in Ivory Coast on 21 October 1945 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. Both questions were approved by large margins. Voter turnout was 74.9%.[1]

Results

Question I

Do you agree that the assembly now elected will serve as a constituent assembly?
Choice Votes %
For2,42092.6
Against1947.4
Invalid/blank votes116
Total2,730100
Registered voters/turnout3,64674.9
Source: Sternberger et al.

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 Votes %
For1,78268.7
Against81231.3
Invalid/blank votes136
Total2,730100
Registered voters/turnout3,64674.9
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 (German)