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October 1946 French constitutional referendum

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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% of voters, and brought the Fourth Republic into existence. Voter turnout was 68%.[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%

Results

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ChoiceVotes%
For9,297,47053.24
Against8,165,45946.76
Total17,462,929100.00
Valid votes17,462,92998.15
Invalid/blank votes329,0791.85
Total votes17,792,008100.00
Registered voters/turnout26,311,64367.62
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

See also

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References

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