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1972 Laotian parliamentary election

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Parliamentary elections were held in Laos on 2 January 1972.[1] They were contested by around 200 candidates, and more than two-thirds of incumbent MPs lost their seats.[2] Voter turnout was 67.8%.[1]

Results

Party Votes % Seats
National Progressive Party 3
Other parties 57
Invalid/blank votes - -
Total 619,271 60
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. ^ a b Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p135 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
  2. ^ Laos Inter-Parliamentary Union