Republic of the Congo parliamentary election, 1959

Republic of the Congo parliamentary election, 1959
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Territorial Assembly elections were held in the Republic of the Congo on 14 June 1959. The result was a victory for the Democratic Union for the Defense of African Interests, which won 51 of the 61 seats.[1] Voter turnout was 79.1%.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats
Democratic Union for the Defense of African Interests 196,585 59.5 51
African Socialist Movement-Congolese Progressive Party 134,278 40.5 10
Invalid/blank votes 1,486 - -
Total 332,749 100 61
Source: Nohlen et al

References

  1. ^ Elections in Congo-Brazzaville African Elections Database
  2. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p269 ISBN 0198296452

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