Romanian legislative election, 1961
Parliamentary elections were held in Romania on 5 March 1961.[1] Voters were presented with a single list from the People's Democratic Front,[2] which was dominated by the Romanian Workers Party.[3] The Front won all 465 seats in the Great National Assembly.[4]
Electoral system
Candidates were elected in single member constituencies, and had to receive over 50% of the vote.[5] If no candidate passed this threshold, or if voter turnout in the constituency was less than 50%, re-runs were held until the requirements were met.[5] Candidates could be nominated by the People's Democratic Front or mass organisations, although the latter were monitored by the Front.[5] Voters had the option of voting against the Front candidates.[2]
Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| People's Democratic Front | 12,388,787 | 99.8 | 465 |
| Against | 23,461 | 0.2 | – |
| Invalid/blank votes | 5,552 | – | – |
| Total | 12,417,800 | 100 | 465 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 12,444,977 | 99.8 | – |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||
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