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 was accepted by 53.2% of voters, and brought the Fourth Republic into existence. Voter turnout was 67.6%.[2]
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Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 9,297,470 | 53.2 |
Against | 8,165,459 | 46.8 |
Invalid/blank votes | 329,079 | – |
Total | 17,792,008 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 26,311,643 | 67.6 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
- Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p674 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- Nohlen & Stöver, p684
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