May 1946 French constitutional referendum in Gabon–Moyen Congo

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A constitutional referendum was held in French Gabon and Moyen Congo on 5 May 1946 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. The proposed new constitution was rejected by 64% of voters in the territory,^[1] and 53% of voters overall.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	602	36.2
Against	1,063	63.8
Invalid/blank votes	43	–
Total	1,708	100
Registered voters/turnout	3,319	51.5
Source: Sternberger et al.

References

^ Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband, p1047

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