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1958 French Sudan constitutional referendum

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1958 French Sudan constitutional referendum

28 September 1958

Do you approve of the Constitution proposed to you by the Government of the Republic?
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 945,586 97.54%
No 23,875 2.46%
Valid votes 969,461 99.72%
Invalid or blank votes 2,736 0.28%
Total votes 972,197 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 2,142,266 45.38%

A referendum on the new constitution of France was held in French Sudan 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 97.54% of voters.[1]

Results

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Choice Votes %
For 945,586 97.54
Against 23,875 2.46
Invalid/blank votes 2,736
Total 972,197 100
Registered voters/turnout 2,142,266 45.38
Source: Direct Democracy

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