Wallis and Futuna status referendum, 1959

Wallis and Futuna

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A referendum on becoming an Overseas territory was held in Wallis and Futuna on 27 December 1959.^[1] The proposal was approved by 94.37% of voters.^[1] Every voter on Wallis voted in favour, whilst all but three of the votes against the proposal were cast in the Futuna Islands.^[1]

Results

Do you want the Wallis and Futuna Isles to become an integral part of the French Republic as an Overseas territory?

Choice	Votes	%
For	4,307	94.37
Against	257	5.63
Invalid/blank votes	12	–
Total	4,576	100
Registered voters/turnout	4,695	97.47
Source: Direct Democracy

References

1 2 3 Conversion to Overseas Territory Direct Democracy (German)

Elections and referendums in Wallis and Futuna

Assembly elections	1987 1992 1997 2002 2007 2012

Referendums	1959

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