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1949 Surinamese general election

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General elections were held in Suriname on 30 May 1949.[1] The result was a victory for the National Party of Suriname, which won 13 of the 21 seats. Voter turnout was 47.5%.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats
National Party of Suriname 13
United Hindustani Party 6
Party for National Unity and Solidarity 2
Christian-Social Party 0
East Indian-Javanese Polital Party 0
International Unemployeds' Union 0
Negro Political Party 0
Suriname Progressive People's Party 0
Union of Indonesians in Suriname 0
Women's Committee 0
Invalid/blank votes
Total 21
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p614 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  2. ^ Nohlen, p615