1976 Mahoran status referendum

Politics of Mayotte

A referendum on becoming an overseas Territory was held in Mayotte on 11 April 1976,[1] after the proposal of remaining part of the Comoros was rejected in a referendum in February. The proposal was rejected by 97.46% of voters, with almost 14,000 of the 17,384 votes being cast as invalid.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 90 2.54
Against 3,457 97.46
Invalid/blank votes 13,837 –
Total 17,384 100
Registered voters/turnout 21,659 80.26
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ^ a b Mayotte, 11. April 1976 : Beibehaltung des Status als Überseeterritorium Direct Democracy (in German)