1963 Togolese constitutional referendum|
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Choice | Votes | % | Yes | 568,402 | 98.53% | No | 8,484 | 1.47% | | Valid votes | 576,886 | 99.07% | | Invalid or blank votes | 5,423 | 0.93% | | Total votes | 582,309 | 100.00% | | Registered voters/turnout | 639,524 | 91.05% | |
A constitutional referendum was held in Togo on 5 May 1963 alongside general elections. The changes to the constitution would make the country a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly. It was approved by 99% of voters with a 91% turnout.[1]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 568,402 | 98.53 |
| Against | 8,484 | 1.47 |
| Total | 576,886 | 100.00 |
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| Valid votes | 576,886 | 99.07 |
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| Invalid/blank votes | 5,423 | 0.93 |
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| Total votes | 582,309 | 100.00 |
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| Registered voters/turnout | 639,524 | 91.05 |
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| Source: Sternberger et al.[2] |
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