Mahoran Comoros referendum, 1976

Mayotte

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A referendum on remaining in the Comoros was held in Mayotte on 8 February 1976.^[1] The proposal was rejected by 99.42% of voters.^[1]

Background

The French National Assembly passed a law on 31 December 1975 allowing for the independence of the Comoros without Mayotte. A referendum was subsequently organised in Mayotte to determine whether residents of the territory wished to remain part of the Comoros or stay under French control.^[1]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	104	0.58
Against	17,845	99.42
Invalid/blank votes	112	–
Total	18,061	100
Registered voters/turnout	21,671	83.34
Source: Direct Democracy

References

1 2 3 Mayotte, 8. Februar 1976 : Verbleib bei den Komoren Direct Democracy (German)

Elections and referendums in Mayotte

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