1802 French constitutional referendum


A referendum ratifying the new constitution of the Consulate, which made Napoleon Bonaparte First Consul for life, was held on 10 May 1802. The official result showed 99.76% of voters in favour of the change. Of seven million eligible voters, 49.45% abstained.
Party% of votesVotes
Yes99.76%3,568,885
No0.24%8,374
Total100%