Mahoran Comoros referendum, 1976

Mayotte

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A referendum on remaining in the Comoros was held in Mayotte on 8 February 1976.^[1] The proposal was rejected by 99.42% of voters.^[1]

Background

The French National Assembly passed a law on 31 December 1975 allowing for the independence of the Comoros without Mayotte. A referendum was subsequently organised in Mayotte to determine whether residents of the territory wished to remain part of the Comoros or stay under French control.^[1]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	104	0.58
Against	17,845	99.42
Invalid/blank votes	112	–
Total	18,061	100
Registered voters/turnout	21,671	83.34
Source: Direct Democracy

References

1 2 3 Mayotte, 8. Februar 1976 : Verbleib bei den Komoren Direct Democracy (German)

Elections and referendums in Mayotte

Parliamentary elections	1977 1982 1988 1991 1994 1997 2001 2004 2008

French elections	1945 1946 (Jun) 1946 (Nov) 1951 1956 1959 1962 (Mar) 1962 (Nov) 1967 1968 1970 1973 1977 1978 1981 1986 1988 1993 1997 2002 2007

Comorian elections	1972

Referendums	1958 1974 1976 (Feb) 1976 (Apr) 2000 2009

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