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Provincial Council elections were held in Greenland on 29 June 1959. [1] A total of 67 candidates contested the 13 seats, [1] with Elisabeth Johansen, who was successful in Uummannaq, becoming the first woman elected to the Provincial Council. [2]
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Provincial Council elections were held in Greenland on 29 June 1959. [1] A total of 67 candidates contested the 13 seats, [1] with Elisabeth Johansen, who was successful in Uummannaq, becoming the first woman elected to the Provincial Council. [2]
Members of the Provincial Council were elected by first-past-the-post voting in 13 single-member constituencies.
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independents | 13 | |||
| Total | 13 | |||
| Valid votes | 6,641 | 97.65 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 160 | 2.35 | ||
| Total votes | 6,801 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 11,599 | 58.63 | ||
| Source: Danmarks Statistik | ||||
In May 1961 three additional constituencies were created covering Angmagssalik, Scoresbysund and Thule, with elections to fill these seats held on 30 May. [1] Hendrik Abelsen was elected in Angmagssalik, Peter Jensen was elected in Thule and Magtikalaat Arqe in Scoresysund. [3]
Knud Kristiansen was unable to attend sessions in May 1963, with Rasmus Kleemann acting as a substitute. [3]
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