Hungarian parliamentary election, 1953

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Parliamentary elections were held in Hungary on 17 May 1953.[1] The Hungarian Working People's Party was the only party to contest the elections, and won 206 of the 298 seats, with the remaining 92 going to independents selected by the party.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Hungarian Working People's Party 6,256,653 99.0 206 –79
Independents 92 –25
Against 61,257 1.0
Invalid/blank votes 52,609
Total 6,370,519 100 298 –104
Registered voters/turnout 6,501,869 98.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p899 ISBN 9873832956097
  2. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p931