October 1946 French constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in France on 13 October 1946.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a new constitution proposed by the Constituent Assembly elected in June.[2] Unlike the May referendum, which saw a previous constitutional proposal rejected, the new Constitution of 27 October 1946 was accepted by 53.2% of voters, and brought the Fourth Republic into existence. Voter turnout was 67.6%.[2]

October 1946 French constitutional referendum
13 October 1946 (1946-10-13)
OutcomeCreation of the French Fourth Republic.
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 9,297,470 53.24%
No 8,165,459 46.76%
Valid votes 17,462,929 98.15%
Invalid or blank votes 329,079 1.85%
Total votes 17,792,008 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 26,311,643 67.62%
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Results
Choice Votes %
For9,297,47053.2
Against8,165,45946.8
Invalid/blank votes329,079–
Total17,792,008100
Registered voters/turnout26,311,64367.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

See also

References
  1. Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p674 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p684
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