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1958 French Polynesian constitutional referendum

A referendum on the new constitution of France was held in French Polynesia 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 64.40% of voters.

Campaign

Some members of the Democratic Rally of the Tahitian People (RDPT), which had been removed from power by Governor in April 1958, backed a 'no' vote. Government officials restricted campaigning by opponents of the new constitution, and in some outlying islands, voters were unaware that 'no' was an option.

Results

The result saw 64% of voters vote in favour of the constitution. However, Pacific Islands Monthly noted that it was thought by some that 'no' would have won had the RDPT been allowed to campaign properly.

Aftermath

Following the referendum, there was civil unrest in the island of Tahiti, with RDPT supporters starting fires with molotov cocktails on 10–11 October.

References

[http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=fr011958 Frankreich, 28. September 1958 : Verfassung] Direct Democracy
[https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-331149005/view?partId=nla.obj-331204006#page/n21/mode/1up/ Pouvanaa and 22 Others Arrested] ''Pacific Islands Monthly'', November 1958, pp19–20
(26 October 2018). "French court quashes conviction of Tahitian separatist leader". [[RNZ]].
(25 October 2018). "L’ancien député polynésien Pouvana’a a Oopa innocenté soixante ans après". Le Monde.

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