Cypriot legislative election, 1960

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Parliamentary elections were held in Cyprus on 31 July 1960.^[1] Thirty-five seats were elected by Greek Cypriots and 15 by Turkish Cypriots.^[2] The result was a victory for the Patriotic Front, which won 30 of the 50 seats. However, the Turkish Cypriots withdrew from participation in the government, leaving Parliament with only 35 seats.^[2]

Results

Greek communities

Party	Votes	%	Seats
Patriotic Front	82,888	56.1	30
AKEL	51,719	35.0	5
PEKA	5,397	3.7	0
Independents	7,736	5.2	0
Invalid/blank votes		–	–
Total	147,740	100	35
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Turkish communities

Of the fifteen Turkish MPs, the eight members of the Turkish National Front were elected unopposed in Nicosia, Kyrenia and Larnaka, whilst the seven independents were elected from 13 candidates running in Famagusta, Limassol and Paphos.^[3]

Party	Votes	%	Seats
Turkish National Front			8
Independents			7
Invalid/blank votes		–	–
Total	6,729		15
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

1. ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p438 ISBN 9873832956097
2. ^ ^{a b} Nohlen & Stöver, p434
3. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p441