1939 Saudi Arabian municipal elections

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Municipal elections were held in Saudi Arabia in March 1939. [1] Although elections had been held during the Ottoman era and municipal elections were held in Mecca in 1924 and 1926 after its conquest by Ibn Saud, [2] these were the first in united Saudi Arabia. [3]

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The number of elected members varied by city; fourteen in Mecca, eight in Jedda and Medina and four in all other municipalities. [1]

Background

The elections were held in accordance with the 1938 municipalities law. [1] Mayors remained unelected, but could be questioned by the elected members. [1]

Results

Following the elections, Taher Al-Dabbagh became head of Mecca City Council. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "انحيازاً للمُستقبل .. سأمتنع عن التصويت بالإنتخابات البلدية". Mahsabbagh. 12 April 2011.
  2. ↑ Toby Matthieson (2015). "Centre–Periphery Relations and the Emergence of a Public Sphere in Saudi Arabia: The Municipal Elections in the Eastern Province, 1954–1960". British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies. 42 (3): 320–338.
  3. ↑ "وتسقط ورقة التوت..!". Al Sharq. 4 July 2017.
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