1961 Republic of the Congo presidential election

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Presidential elections were held in the Republic of the Congo for the first time on 26 March 1961. The only candidate was the incumbent, Fulbert Youlou of the Democratic Union for the Defense of African Interests, who was re-elected unopposed.[1] Voter turnout was 90.3%.[2]

Results

Candidate Party Votes %
Fulbert Youlou Democratic Union for the Defense of African Interests 405,589 100
Invalid/blank votes 10,254 –
Total 415,843 100
Registered voters/turnout 460,270 90.3
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. ^ Elections in Congo-Brazzaville African Elections Database
  2. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p273 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
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