1945 French constitutional referendum in French Sudan−Niger

A constitutional referendum was held in French Sudan and Niger on 21 October 1945 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. The first question on the new French National Assembly serving as a constituent assembly was approved by 97% of voters, whilst the temporary constitution proposed in the second question was approved by 86% of voters. Both proposals were also approved in the overall vote. Voter turnout was 79.3%.[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 2,404 97.0
Against 74 3.0
Invalid/blank votes 95
Total 2,573 100
Registered voters/turnout 3,243 79.3
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 2,107 85.5
Against 356 15.5
Invalid/blank votes 110
Total 2,573 100
Registered voters/turnout 3,243 79.3
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, p1248