Guinean general election, 1974

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General elections were held in Guinea on 27 December 1974 to elect a President and National Assembly. The country was a one-party state at the time, with the Democratic Party of Guinea – African Democratic Rally as the sole legal party.[1] Its leader Ahmed Sékou Touré was re-elected President unopposed, whilst in the National Assembly elections the party produced a list of 150 candidates for the 150 seats (increased from 75). It was ultimately approved by 100% of voters with turnout reported to be 99.7%.[2]

Results

President

Candidate Party Votes %
Ahmed Sékou TouréDemocratic Party of Guinea – African Democratic Rally2,432,129100
Total2,432,129100
Registered voters/turnout2,436,485
Source: Nohlen et al.

National Assembly

Party Votes % Seats +/-
Democratic Party of Guinea – African Democratic Rally2,432,12910075+75
Total2,432,129100150+75
Registered voters/turnout2,436,485 ––
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. ↑ Elections in Guinea African Elections Database
  2. ↑ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p452 ISBN 0-19-829645-2