1958 Upper Voltan constitutional referendum

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%

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.

Results

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