1945 French constitutional referendum in Cameroon

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A referendum was held in French Cameroons on 21 October 1945 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum.

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Both referendum questions were approved by large margins. Voter turnout was 71.1%. [1]

Results

Question I

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

ChoiceVotes%
For1,29396.3
Against503.7
Invalid/blank votes72
Total1,415100
Registered voters/turnout1,99171.1
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?

ChoiceVotes%
For1,21890.6
Against1279.4
Invalid/blank votes70
Total1,345100
Registered voters/turnout1,99171.1
Source: Sternberger et al.

References

  1. Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband, p901 (in German)