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October 1946 French constitutional referendum in French Somaliland

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A constitutional referendum was held in French Somaliland on 13 October 1946 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. Although the proposed new constitution was rejected by 73% of voters in the territory, it was approved 53% of voters overall.

Results

Choice Votes %
For 148 26.6
Against 408 73.4
Invalid/blank votes 14
Total 570 100
Registered voters/turnout 874 65.2
Source: Sternberger et al.

References

  1. Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband, p630 (in German)
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