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Territorial Assembly elections were held in French Gabon in March 1952. The result was a victory for the Gabonese Democratic and Social Union, which won 14 of the 24 contested seats. [1]
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Territorial Assembly elections were held in French Gabon in March 1952. The result was a victory for the Gabonese Democratic and Social Union, which won 14 of the 24 contested seats. [1]
| Party | Seats | |
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| Gabonese Democratic and Social Union | 14 | |
| Gabonese Mixed Committee | 2 | |
| Other parties | 8 | |
| Total | 24 | |
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