May 1946 French constitutional referendum in French Sudan−Niger

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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[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband, p1248