1965 Portuguese legislative election

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1965 Portuguese National Assembly election

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130 seats to the National Assembly
65 seats needed for a majority
  First party
 
Leader António de Oliveira Salazar
Party National Union
Last election 130 seats
Seats won 130
Seat change Steady
Popular vote 998,542
Percentage 100.0%
Swing Steady

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Prime Minister before election

António de Oliveira Salazar
National Union

Prime Minister after election

António de Oliveira Salazar
National Union

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Parliamentary elections were held in Portugal on 7 November 1965.[1]

Campaign

Five opposition lists registered to compete in the elections, but four withdrew in protest at a lack of freedom in campaigning.[2] The remaining Social Democrat list called for self-determination in Portuguese colonies in Africa.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats
National Union
Social Democratic list
Invalid/blank votes
Total 998,542 100 130
Registered voters/turnout 1,357,459 73.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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See also

  1. Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1542 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Dr. Salazar Makes Appeal To Portuguese Electorate 'Absence And Silence Of Opposition'" The Times, 6 November 1965, p7, Issue 56472