1963 Republic of the Congo constitutional referendum

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1963 Republic of the Congo constitutional referendum
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg
8 December 1963 (1963-12-08)
Results
Choice
Votes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svgYes419,89386.09%
Light brown x.svgNo67,82513.91%
Valid votes487,71898.67%
Invalid or blank votes6,5611.33%
Total votes494,279100.00%
Registered voters/turnout539,21991.67%
Source: African Elections Database

A constitutional referendum was held in the Republic of the Congo on 8 December 1963. The new constitution created a one-party state and set the presidential term limit at two terms. It was approved by 86% of voters, with a 91.7% turnout. [1]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For419,89386.1
Against67,82513.9
Invalid/blank votes6,561
Total494,279 100
Registered voters/turnout539,21991.7
Source: African Elections Database

References

  1. Elections in Congo-Brazzaville African Elections Database