French constitutional referendum, May 1946 (French Sudan−Niger)
A constitutional referendum was held in French Sudan and Niger on 5 May 1946 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. The proposed new constitution was rejected by 48% of voters in the two territories and by 53% of the overall vote. Voter turnout was 58%.[1]
Results
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
|---|
| For | 883 | 48.0 |
| Against | 958 | 52.0 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 82 | – |
| Total | 1,923 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,314 | 58.0 |
| Source: Sternberger et al. |
References
- ↑ Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband, p1248
