1955 South West African parliamentary election
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Legislative elections were held in South-West Africa on 16 November 1955.[1] The whites-only election saw a victory for the National Party of South-West Africa, which won 16 of the 18 seats in the Legislative Assembly.
Electoral system
The 18 members of the Legislative Assembly were elected from single-member constituencies: Aroab, Gobabis, Grootfontein, Keetmanshoop, Luderitz, Maltahöhe, Mariental, Okahandja, Otjikondo, Otjiwarongo, Outjo, Rehoboth, Swakopmund, Usakos, Warmbad, Windhoek East, Windhoek North and Windhoek West.[2]
Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Party of South-West Africa | 15,484 | 58.83 | 16 | +1 |
| United National South West Party | 10,735 | 40.79 | 2 | –1 |
| Economic Party | 100 | 0.38 | 0 | New |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | – | – | |
| Total | 26,319 | 100 | 18 | 0 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 29,773 | − | − | |
| Source: Ngavirue | ||||
References
- ^ 1955 Legislative Assembly Election African Elections Database
- ^ Zedekia Ngavirue (1997) Political parties and interest groups in South West Africa (Namibia), P Schelttwein Publishing, p302 ISBN 3-908193-00-1
