A constitutional referendum was held in France on 28 September 1958.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the adoption of a constitution for the French Fifth Republic written by Charles de Gaulle. It was overwhelmingly approved, with 82.6% in favour.^[2] Voter turnout was 84.9% in metropolitan France and 79.8% overall.^[2]

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1958 French constitutional referendum

28 September 1958
Do you approve of the Constitution offered by the Government of the Republic?
Results
Choice Votes  % Yes 31,123,483 82.60% No 6,556,073 17.40% Valid votes 37,679,556 98.90% Invalid or blank votes 418,297 1.10% Total votes 38,097,853 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 47,249,142 80.63%
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The total includes Overseas departments, Algeria, Sahara, Overseas territories (except Guinea, French Togoland, French Cameroon, French New Hebrides and Wallis and Futuna) and French citizens living abroad.^[2]

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