Romanian policy referendum, March 1941

A referendum on the policies of Ion Antonescu was held in Romania on 5 March 1941.[1] Under pressure from Nazi Germany, King Carol II had appointed Antonescu as Conducător on 6 September 1940. Voting was done orally, with voters answering yes or no. Silence was taken to be a "yes".[1] The referendum was approved by 99.9% of voters.[1] A second referendum on Antonescu's policies was held in November.

Results

Choice Votes %
For2,960,29899.90
Against2,9960.10
Invalid/blank votes0
Total2,963,294100
Registered voters/turnout
Source: Direct Democracy

References

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