1958 Mauritanian constitutional referendum

A referendum on the new constitution of France was held in Mauritania on 28 September 1958 as part of a wider referendum held across the French Union. The new constitution would see the country become part of the new French Community if accepted, or result in independence if rejected. It was approved by 94.04% of voters.[1]

Results

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Choice Votes %
For 302,018 94.04
Against 19,126 5.96
Invalid/blank votes 1,307
Total 322,451 100
Registered voters/turnout 382,870 84.22
Source: Direct Democracy

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