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%.

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

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