1945 French constitutional referendum in French Somaliland
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
Question I
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
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
- Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband, p630 (in German)
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.
