Dahomeyan parliamentary election, 1964

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Parliamentary elections were held in the Republic of Dahomey on 19 January 1964. The Dahomeyan Democratic Party (PDD) was the only one to contest the election, and won all 42 seats in the National Assembly.[1]

The leader of the winning party would become president. As head of the PDD list, Sourou-Migan Apithy was elected.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Dahomeyan Democratic Party995,92910042New
Total995,92910042–18
Registered voters/turnout1,055,910
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p92 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
  2. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p93 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
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