Portuguese legislative election, 1965

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Portuguese National Assembly election, 1965
Portugal
1961 ←
7 November 1965 → 1969

130 seats to the National Assembly
65 seats needed for a majority
  First party
  Antonio Salazar-1.jpg
Leader António de Oliveira Salazar
Party National Union
Last election 130 seats
Seats won 130

Prime Minister before election

António de Oliveira Salazar
National Union

Prime Minister-elect

António de Oliveira Salazar
National Union

Coat of arms of Portugal
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Parliamentary elections were held in Portugal on 7 November 1965.[1]

Campaign[edit]

Five opposition lists registered to compete in the elections, but four withdrew in protest at a lack of freedom in campaigning.[2] The remaining Social Democrat list called for self-determination in Portuguese colonies in Africa.[2]

Results[edit]

Party Votes % Seats
National Union
Social Democratic list
Invalid/blank votes
Total 998,542 100 130
Registered voters/turnout 1,357,459 73.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1542 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ^ a b "Dr. Salazar Makes Appeal To Portuguese Electorate 'Absence And Silence Of Opposition'" The Times, 6 November 1965, p7, Issue 56472

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