Luxembourg general election, 1968

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General elections were held in Luxembourg on 15 December 1968.[1] The Christian Social People's Party remained the largest party, winning 21 of the 56 seats in the Chamber of Deputies.[2]

Results

Party Votes %[a] Seats +/–
Christian Social People's Party915,94437.521–1
Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party837,55531.018–3
Democratic Party430,26218.011+5
Communist Party of Luxembourg402,61013.16+1
National Solidarity10,3550.40New
Invalid/blank votes10,382
Total170,566100560
Registered voters/turnout192,60188.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

a The percentage of votes is not related to the number of votes in the table, as voters could cast more votes in some constituencies than others, and is instead calculated based on the proportion of votes received in each constituency.[3]

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1244 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1262
  3. Nohlen & Stöver, p1254