Bechuanaland general election, 1965

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General elections were held in the Bechuanaland Protectorate on 1 March 1965, the country's first election with universal suffrage.[1] Voter turnout was 74.55% of the 188,950 registered voters.[2] Following the elections, which resulted in a landslide victory for the Bechuanaland Democratic Party,[3] the country became independent as Botswana on 30 September 1966.

Results

Party Votes % Seats
Bechuanaland Democratic Party 113,167 80.4 28
Bechuanaland People's Party 19,964 14.2 3
Bechuanaland Independence Party 6,491 4.6 0
Independents 789 0.6 0
Bechuanaland People's Party Number 1 377 0.3 0
Total 140,788 100 31
Source: Nohlen et al

References

  1. ^ Botswana: The 1965 Pre-Independence General Election EISA
  2. ^ Botswana: 1965 National Assembly results EISA
  3. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p113 ISBN 0198296452
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