Upper Voltan Territorial Assembly election, 1959

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Territorial Assembly elections were held in the Republic of Upper Volta on 30 March 1959. The result was a victory for the African Democratic Rally, which won 62 of the 75 seats in the Assembly. Voter turnout was 46.9%.[1]

Results

Party Votes % Seats
African Democratic Rally505,81556.262
African Regroupment Party391,70943.813
Invalid/blank votes8,766
Total903,29010075
Registered voters/turnout1,924,76546.9
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p54 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
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