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1965 Portuguese legislative election

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Portuguese National Assembly election, 1965
← 1961 7 November 1965 1969 →
130 seats to the National Assembly
65 seats needed for a majority
  First party
 
Leader António de Oliveira Salazar
Party UN
Last election 130 seats
Seats won 130
Prime Minister before election

António de Oliveira Salazar
UN

Prime Minister-elect

António de Oliveira Salazar
UN

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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 900 200
Social Democratic list 98 542
Invalid/blank votes – –
Total 998,542 100 130
Registered voters/turnout 1,357,459 73.6 –
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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

See also

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