Dahomeyan constitutional referendum, 1958

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A referendum on the new constitution of France was held in Dahomey on 28 September 1958 as part of a wider referendum held across the French Union. The new constitution would see the country become part of the new French Community if accepted, or result in independence if rejected. It was approved by 97.84% of voters.^[1]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	418,963	97.84
Against	9,246	2.16
Invalid/blank votes	3,198	–
Total	431,407	100
Registered voters/turnout	775,170	55.65
Source: Direct Democracy

References

↑ Frankreich, 28. September 1958 : Verfassung Direct Democracy

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