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1970 Nigerien parliamentary election

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Parliamentary elections were held in Niger on 22 October 1970. The country was a one-party state at the time, with the Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally as the sole legal party. It therefore won all 50 seats in the National Assembly.[1] Voter turnout was 97.1%.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/−
Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally 1,850,968 100 50 0
Invalid/blank votes 178
Total 1,851,146 100 50 0
Registered voters/turnout 1,906,283 97.1
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. ^ Elections in Niger African Elections Database
  2. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p685 ISBN 0-19-829645-2