Senegalese parliamentary election, 1959

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Parliamentary elections were held in Senegal on 22 March 1959. The result was a victory for the Senegalese Progressive Union.[1] Voter turnout was 74.5%.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/−
Senegalese Progressive Union682,36583.080+21
Senegalese Solidarity Party99,33212.10New
African Regroupment Party – Senegal40,2704.90New
Independents900.00New
Invalid/blank votes1,417
Total824,22910080+20
Registered voters/turnout1,107,05774.5
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. Elections in Senegal African Elections Database
  2. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p765 ISBN 0-19-829645-2


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