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1945 French constitutional referendum in French Somaliland

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A constitutional referendum was held in French Somaliland on 21 October 1945 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum.

Both referendum questions were approved by large margins. Voter turnout was 73.4%.[1]

Results

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Question I

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Do you agree that the assembly now elected will serve as a constituent assembly?

Choice Votes %
For 423 94.8
Against 23 5.2
Invalid/blank votes 9
Total 455 100
Registered voters/turnout 620 73.4
Source: Sternberger et al.

Question II

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Do you agree that until the enforcement of a new Constitution, public affairs will be organised according to the proposal of the law which you find reproduced on the rear of the ballot?

Choice Votes %
For 346 77.6
Against 100 22.4
Invalid/blank votes 9
Total 455 100
Registered voters/turnout 620 73.4
Source: Sternberger et al.

References

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