Iranian legislative election, 1988
Parliamentary elections were held in Iran on 8 April 1988, with a second round on 13 May.[1] The result was a victory for pro-nationalisation radicals and militants supporting the Iran–Iraq War.[2] The number of clerics elected to the Majlis was reduced by over a third.[3]
Electoral system
The constitution approved in a December 1979 referendum provided for a 270-seat Majlis, with five seats reserved for minority groups including Jews, Zorastrians, Armenians from the north and south of the country and one jointly elected by Assyrians and Chaldeans.[2]
The elections were conducted using a two-round system, with the number of candidates progressing to the second round being double the number of seats available. Candidates required an absolute majority to win a seat in the first round, and plurality to win in the second round.[2]
Campaign
Around 1,400 candidates contested the elections, including around 30 women.[2] 188 seats were won in the first round of voting.[2]
Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 270 | – | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 220,872 | – | – | – |
| Total | 17,004,403 | 100 | 270 | 0 |
| Registered voters/turnout | – | – | ||
| Source: IPU | ||||
Aftermath
The newly elected Majlis met for the first time on 28 May, and elected Mir-Hossein Mousavi as Prime Minister on 30 June.[2]
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