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 votes | Votes |
Yes | 99.76% | 3,568,885 |
No | 0.24% | 8,374 |
Total | 100% | |