1945 French constitutional referendum in Ivory Coast

A constitutional referendum was held in Ivory Coast (which included Upper Volta at the time) on 21 October 1945 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. Both questions were approved by large margins. Voter turnout was 74.9%.[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 2,420 92.6
Against 194 7.4
Invalid/blank votes 116
Total 2,730 100
Registered voters/turnout 3,646 74.9
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 1,782 68.7
Against 812 31.3
Invalid/blank votes 136
Total 2,730 100
Registered voters/turnout 3,646 74.9
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, p675 (in German)