1945 French constitutional referendum in Tunisia

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A constitutional referendum was held in Tunisia on 21 October 1945 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. The first question on the new French National Assembly serving as a constituent assembly was approved by 99% of voters, whilst the temporary constitution proposed in the second question was approved by 79% of voters. Both proposals were also approved in the overall vote. Voter turnout was 69.2%.[1]

Results

Question I

Do you agree that the assembly now elected will serve as a constituent assembly?

Choice Votes %
For 48,503 98.7
Against 656 1.3
Invalid/blank votes 3,077
Total 52,236 100
Registered voters/turnout 75,526 69.2
Source: Sternberger et al.

Question II

Do you agree that until the enforcement of a new Constitution, public affairs will be organised according to the proposal of the law which you find reproduced on the rear of the ballot?

Choice Votes %
For 38,813 78.9
Against 10,357 21.1
Invalid/blank votes 3,066
Total 52,236 100
Registered voters/turnout 75,526 69.2
Source: Sternberger et al.

References

  1. ^ Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Zweiter Halbband, p2293
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