Southern Rhodesian independence referendum, 1964

A referendum on independence was held in Southern Rhodesia on 5 November 1964. The question put to voters was "Are you in favour of or against Southern Rhodesia obtaining independence on the basis of the 1961 Constitution of Southern Rhodesia." The result was a landslide for the "yes" vote, which was the choice of over 90% of voters. The following year, Ian Smith's government made a Unilateral Declaration of Independence, making the country a de facto independent state until returning to British colonial rule in 1979 following the Lancaster House Agreement.

Voter turnout was 61.9%.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For58,17690.51
Against6,1019.49
Invalid/blank votes965
Total65,242100
Registered voters/turnout105,44461.87
Source: African Elections Database

References

  1. Elections in Zimbabwe African Elections Database
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