Somali constitutional referendum, 1961

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A constitutional referendum was held in Somalia on 20 June 1961 to vote on the new constitution for the country created the previous year by the union of British Somaliland and Italian Somaliland. It was approved by 90.56% of voters.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For1,756,21690.58
Against183,0009.44
Invalid/blank votes9,132-
Total1,948,348100
Source: African Elections Database

References

  1. Elections in Somalia African Elections Database