1958 French Sudan constitutional referendum

1958 French Sudan constitutional referendum

28 September 1958
Do you approve of the Constitution proposed to you by the Government of the Republic?
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 945,586 97.54% No 23,875 2.46% Valid votes 969,461 99.72% Invalid or blank votes 2,736 0.28% Total votes 972,197 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 2,142,266 45.38%

A referendum on the new constitution of France was held in French Sudan 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 97.54% of voters.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	945,586	97.54
Against	23,875	2.46
Invalid/blank votes	2,736	–
Total	972,197	100
Registered voters/turnout	2,142,266	45.38
Source: Direct Democracy