Liechtenstein general election, 1939

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General elections were held in Liechtenstein on 4 April 1939.^[1] Although a new system of proportional representation had been introduced to pacify voters at a time when the country was under threat from neighbouring Nazi Germany,^[2] they became known as the "silent elections" as no ballots were used, as agreed by the two parties in coalition, the Progressive Citizens' Party and Patriotic Union.^[3]

Results

Party	Seats	+/–
Progressive Citizens' Party	8	–3
Patriotic Union	7	+3
Total valid votes	15	0
Registered voters/turnout	–	–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

↑ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1164 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p1159
↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p1179

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