French Vote in First Post-War Elections
Constituent Assembly to Draft New Constitution
WEB Legislative elections were held in France on 21 October 1945 to elect a Constituent Assembly to draft a constitution for a Fourth French Republic. This election was the first held since the end of World War II, and it marked a significant step in the process of rebuilding France after the war.
Newly Gained Suffrage
This election was also notable for being the first in which women were allowed to vote in France. A wartime decree finally granted equal suffrage in 1944, decades after women had been campaigning for the right to vote. This was a major victory for the women's suffrage movement in France, and it marked a significant step forward for women's rights in the country.
Electoral System
The electoral system adopted for the first legislative elections in France after World War II was proportional representation in districts with a low number of seats. This system was designed to ensure that a wide range of political views were represented in the Constituent Assembly, and it helped to create a more diverse and representative government.
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