French constitutional referendum, May 1946 (Mauritania−Senegal)

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A constitutional referendum was held in Mauritania and Senegal on 5 May 1946 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. The proposed new constitution was approved by 92% of voters in the two territories, but was rejected by 53% of the overall vote. Voter turnout was 69.3%.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 28,975 91.6
Against 2,666 8.4
Invalid/blank votes 289
Total 31,930 100
Registered voters/turnout 46,075 69.3
Source: Sternberger et al.

References

  1. Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Zweiter Halbband, p1856 (German)