1863 Mexican emperor referendum

1863 Mexican emperor referendum

November 18, 1863 (1863-11-18)
Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 6,445,564 100.00%
No 0 0.00%
Valid votes 6,445,564 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 6,445,564 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 74.77%

A referendum on Maximilian becoming Emperor was held in Mexico on 4 December 1863. The proposal was supposedly approved by 100% of voters, with not a single vote cast against. Maximilian subsequently took the throne on 11 April 1864, starting the era of the Second Mexican Empire.