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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.

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

Results

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Question I

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

Choice Votes %
For 1,293 96.3
Against 50 3.7
Invalid/blank votes 72
Total 1,415 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,991 71.1
Source: Sternberger et al.

Question II

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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?

Choice Votes %
For 1,218 90.6
Against 127 9.4
Invalid/blank votes 70
Total 1,345 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,991 71.1
Source: Sternberger et al.

References

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