May 1946 French constitutional referendum in Mauritania−Senegal
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
- Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Zweiter Halbband, p1856 (in German)
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