Laotian parliamentary election, 1965

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Parliamentary elections were held in Laos on 18 July 1965.[1] The result was a victory for the Southern Bloc, which won 15 of the 59 seats.[2] However, onnly 22,000 citizens were allowed to vote, with the franchise restricted to politicians, civil servants, army officers, police and local government officers.[3]

Results

Party Votes % Seats
Southern Bloc 15
Lao Neutralist Party 14
Youth Movement 12
Vientiane Group 9
Independents 9
Invalid/blank votes --
Total 59
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p135 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
  2. Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p138 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
  3. Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p133 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
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