Icelandic parliamentary election, 1956

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Parliamentary elections were held in Iceland on 24 June 1956.[1] The Independence Party remained the largest party in the Lower House of the Althing, winning 13 of the 35 seats.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Lower House Upper House
Seats +/– Seats +/–
Independence Party35,02742.413–16–1
People's Alliance15,85919.2503+1
Social Democratic Party15,15318.36+220
Progressive Party12,92515.611+160
National Preservation Party3,7064.50–200
Independents80.00New0New
Invalid/blank votes1,677
Total84,355100350170
Registered voters/turnout91,61892.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p961 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p976
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