Senegalese parliamentary election, 1959

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Parliamentary elections were held in Senegal on 22 March 1959. The result was a victory for the Senegalese Progressive Union.[1] Voter turnout was 74.5%.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats
Senegalese Progressive Union 682,365 83.0
Senegalese Solidarity Party 99,332 12.1
African Regroupment Party – Senegal 40,270 4.9
Independents 90 0.0
Invalid/blank votes 1,417 - -
Total 824,229 100
Source: Nohlen et al

References

  1. ^ Elections in Senegal African Elections Database
  2. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p765 ISBN 0198296452