Ivorian parliamentary election, 1959

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Parliamentary elections were held in Ivory Coast on 12 April 1959 as a prelude to independence the next year. The Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire – African Democratic Rally was the only party to contest the election, thereby winning all 100 seats. Voter turnout was 94.7%.[1]

Results[edit]

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire – African Democratic Rally 1,522,324 100 100 +40
Invalid/blank votes 1,256
Total 1,523,580 100 100 +40
Registered voters/turnout 1,609,345 94.7
Source: Nohlen et al.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p308 ISBN 0-19-829645-2