October 1946 French constitutional referendum in Dahomey and Togo

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A constitutional referendum was held in Dahomey (now Benin) and French Togoland on 13 October 1946 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. The new proposed new constitution was rejected by 72.8% of voters, with a turnout of 47.5%.[1] However, the constitution was approved by a majority of voters in the overall results.

Results

Choice Votes %
For 212 27.2
Against 568 72.8
Invalid/blank votes 26
Total 806 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,697 47.5
Source: Sternberger et al.

References

  1. ^ Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband, p528 (in German)

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