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National Assembly elections were held in the Republic of China between 21 and 23 November 1947. A total of 2,961 delegates were elected from across the country. [1]
Note that the results are for Taiwan only.
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valid votes | 1,925,739 | 100 | 19 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 33,415 | – | – |
| Total | 1,959,154 | 100 | 19 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. | |||
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