Laotian parliamentary election, 1951
Parliamentary elections were held in Laos on 18 August 1951.[1] Unlike previous elections, which had been held on a non-partisan basis,[2] this one saw political parties compete for the first time. The result was a victory for the National Progressive Party, which won 19 of the 39 seats.
Results
| Party |
Votes |
% |
Seats |
| National Progressive Party |
|
|
19 |
| Independent Party |
|
|
10 |
| Democratic Party |
|
|
4 |
| Lao National Union Party |
|
|
2 |
| Independents |
|
|
4 |
| Invalid/blank votes |
|
- |
- |
| Total |
|
|
39 |
| Source: Nohlen et al |
References
- ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p135 ISBN 0199249598
- ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p137 ISBN 0199249598