1958 Chadian constitutional referendum

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1958 Chadian constitutional referendum
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28 September 1958

Results
Choice
Votes %
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svgYes804,35598.29%
Light brown x.svgNo14,0321.71%
Valid votes818,38799.44%
Invalid or blank votes4,6280.56%
Total votes823,015100.00%
Registered voters/turnout1,243,45066.19%

A referendum on the new constitution of France was held in Chad 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 98.29% of voters. [1]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For804,35598.29
Against14,0321.71
Total818,387100.00
Valid votes818,38799.44
Invalid/blank votes4,6280.56
Total votes823,015100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,243,45066.19
Source: Official Journal

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