A constitutional referendum was held in French Somaliland on 13 October 1946 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. Although the proposed new constitution was rejected by 73% of voters in the territory,[1] it was approved 53% of voters overall.
Results
Choice
Votes
%
For
148
26.6
Against
408
73.4
Invalid/blank votes
14
–
Total
570
100
Registered voters/turnout
874
65.2
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)
