1963 Valdostan regional election

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The Valdostan regional election of 1963 took place on 27 October 1963.

Proportional representation became the standard electoral system in Italy, and it was adopted in Aosta Valley for the first time. The result was political instability, while political corruption arose.

The alliance of 1959 was initially confirmed, but in 1966 the Socialist Party changed side and allied with the Christian Democracy.

Results

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Party      votesvotes (%)seats
Christian Democracy 23,69537.413
Italian Communist Party 15,37424.39
Valdostan Union 12,93020.47
Italian Socialist Party 3,1705.02
Italian Liberal Party 3,1365.02
Valdostan Independent Rally 2,0773.31
Italian Democratic Socialist Party 1,6282.61
Italian Social Movement 6821.1-
Valdostan Democratic Union6341.0-
Total63,326100.035

Sources: Regional Council of Aosta Valley and Istituto Cattaneo


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