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| This article is part of a series on the politics and government of Mayotte |
A referendum on becoming an overseas Territory was held in Mayotte on 11 April 1976, [1] after the proposal of remaining part of the Comoros was rejected in a referendum in February. The proposal was rejected by 97.46% of voters, with almost 14,000 of the 17,384 votes being cast as invalid. [1]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 90 | 2.54 |
| Against | 3,457 | 97.46 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 13,837 | – |
| Total | 17,384 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 21,659 | 80.26 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
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