A referendum on becoming a republic was held in Bulgaria on 8 September 1946.[1] The result was 95.6% in favour of the change, with voter turnout reported to be 91.7%.[2] Following the referendum, a republican constitution was introduced the following year.[3]
Results
Choice
Votes
%
Republic
3,833,183
95.6
Monarchy
175,231
4.4
Invalid/blank votes
124,507
–
Total
4,132,921
100
Registered voters/turnout
4,509,354
91.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p368 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
