1970 Iranian local elections
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The second[1] local elections in Iran, and the first to elect the members of provincial and township councils (Anjoman), were held in September 1970.[2] 960 seats for 150 councils were up for election.[2]
Results
- Ramazani (1974)
According to Rouhollah K. Ramazani, New Iran Party gained more than 60% of the votes and 300 out of 960 seats.[2]
- Dishon et al. (1977)
| Party | Seats | Share (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Iran Party | 838 | 88.86% | ||
| People's Party | 96 | 10.18% | ||
| Independents | 9 | 0.95% | ||
| Total | 943 | 100% | ||
| Source: Dishon et al.[3] | ||||
References
- ^ "Village, City/Town, Township/Provincial Councils", Iran Almanac and Book of Facts, Echo of Iran, 1974, p. 102
- ^ a b c Ramazani, Rouhollah K. (1974). "Iran's 'White Revolution': a Study in Political Development". International Journal of Middle East Studies. 5 (2): 124–139 (subscription required). JSTOR 162585.
- ^ Dishon, Daniel, ed. (1977), Middle East Record: 1969–1970, vol. 5, Israel Oriental Society, Reuven Shiloah Research Center, pp. 682–684, ISBN 9780470216118
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