Tunisian general election, 1959

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General elections were held in Tunisia on 8 November 1959 to elect a President and Chamber of Deputies, following the promulgation of a new constitution on 1 June. In the presidential election, incumbent Habib Bourguiba, was the only candidate, and was re-elected unopposed. In the Chamber election, the Neo Destour won all 90 seats, with only the Tunisian Communist Party running against them in Tunis and Gafsa.^[1] Voter turnout was 91.7%.^[2]

Results

President

Candidate	Party	Votes	%
Habib Bourguiba	Neo Destour		100
Total			100

Chamber of Deputies

Party	Votes	%	Seats
Neo Destour	1,002,298	99.7	90
Tunisian Communist Party	3,471	0.3	0
Invalid/blank votes	2,190	−	−
Total	1,007,959	100	90
Registered voters/turnout	1,099,577	91.7	−
Source: Nohlen et al

References

↑ The Middle East and North Africa 2003 p1053
↑ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p918 ISBN 0-19-829645-2

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