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Parliamentary elections were held in Romania on 3 February 1957. [1] Voters were presented with a single slate of candidates from the People's Democratic Front (FDP), [2] which was dominated by the Romanian Workers Party (PMR). [3] The Front won all 437 seats in the Great National Assembly. [4]
Candidates were elected in single member constituencies, and had to receive over 50% of the vote. [5] If no candidate passed this threshold, or if voter turnout in the constituency was less than 50%, re-runs were held until the requirements were met. [5] Candidates could be nominated by the FDP or mass organisations, although the latter were monitored by the Front. [5] Voters had the option of voting against the Front candidates. [2]
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People's Democratic Front | 11,424,521 | 99.00 | 437 | |
| Against | 115,880 | 1.00 | – | |
| Total | 11,540,401 | 100.00 | 437 | |
| Valid votes | 11,540,401 | 99.88 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 13,289 | 0.12 | ||
| Total votes | 11,553,690 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 11,652,289 | 99.15 | ||
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||||
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This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .Sergiu Verona (July 1989). "Government and Politics". In Bachman, Ronald D (ed.). Romania: a country study. Federal Research Division, Library of Congress. LCCN 90006449.| Parliamentary elections |
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