1945 French constitutional referendum in French Somaliland

A constitutional referendum was held in French Somaliland on 21 October 1945 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. Both questions were approved by large margins. Voter turnout was 73.4%.

Results

Question I

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

Choice	Votes	%
For	423	94.8
Against	23	5.2
Invalid/blank votes	9	–
Total	455	100
Registered voters/turnout	620	73.4
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	346	77.6
Against	100	22.4
Invalid/blank votes	9	–
Total	455	100
Registered voters/turnout	620	73.4
Source: Sternberger et al.