1958 Upper Voltan constitutional referendum

A referendum on the new constitution of France was held in Upper Volta 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 99.18% of voters.[1]

1958 Upper Voltan constitutional referendum
28 September 1958
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 1,415,651 99.18%
No 11,687 0.82%
Valid votes 1,427,338 99.73%
Invalid or blank votes 3,829 0.27%
Total votes 1,431,167 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,914,908 74.74%

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Choice Votes %
For 1,415,651 99.18
Against 11,687 0.82
Invalid/blank votes 3,829
Total 1,431,167 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,914,908 74.74
Source: Direct Democracy

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