1946 Bulgarian republic referendum

A referendum on becoming a republic was held in Bulgaria on 8 September 1946.[1] The result was 95.6% in favour of the change, with voter turnout reported to be 91.7%.[2] Following the referendum, a republican constitution (known as the Dimitrov Constitution) was introduced the following year.[3]

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