Egyptian parliamentary election, 1942

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Parliamentary elections were held in Egypt in March 1942.[1] The election was boycotted by the opposition, and the ruling Wafd Party won 240 of the 264 seats.[1]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Wafd Party 240 +71
Liberal Constitutional Party 4 –13
Watani Party 2 –2
Saadist Institutional Party 1 +1
Independents 17 –25
Invalid/blank votes
Total 264 +32
Source: Sternberger et al

References

  1. ^ a b Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1978) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband, p294 (German)