October 1946 French constitutional referendum in French Sudan–Niger

A constitutional referendum was held in French Sudan and Niger on 13 October 1946 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. The proposed new constitution was rejected by 45% of voters in the two territories, but approved by 57.4% of the overall vote. Voter turnout was 51%.Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband, p1248

Results ChoiceVotes%For85945.5Against1,02954.5Invalid/blank votes33–Total1,921100Registered voters/turnout3,74951.2Source: Sternberger et al.

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