Bulgarian republic referendum, 1946

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A referendum on becoming a republic was held in Bulgaria on 8 September 1946.[1] The result was 95.6% in favour of the change, with voter turnout reported to be 91.7%.[2] Following the referendum, a republican constitution was introduced the following year.[3]

Results

Choice Votes %
Republic3,833,18395.6
Monarchy175,2314.4
Invalid/blank votes124,507
Total4,132,921100
Registered voters/turnout4,509,35491.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p368 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p375
  3. Nohlen & Stöver, p355
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