October 1946 French constitutional referendum in Algeria

A constitutional referendum was held in Algeria on 13 October 1946 as part of a wider French constitutional referendum. The proposed new constitution was rejected by 61.6% of voters, with a turnout of 58.5%.Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1978) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband, p430 However, it was approved by a majority of voters in France and other territories.

Results ChoiceVotes%For117,37838.4Against188,52461.6Invalid/blank votes3,515–Total305,902100Registered voters/turnout529,03458.5Source: Sternberger et al.

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