Upper Volta Territorial Assembly election, 1959

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Territorial Assembly elections were held in the Republic of Upper Volta on 30 March 1959. The result was a victory for the African Democratic Rally, which won 62 of the 75 seats in the Assembly. Voter turnout was 46.9%.[1]

Results

Party Votes % Seats
African Democratic Rally 505,815 56.2 62
African Regroupment Party 391,709 43.8 13
Invalid/blank votes 8,766 - -
Total 903,290 100 75
Source: Nohlen et al

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p54 ISBN 0198296452