1965 Portuguese legislative election

1965 Portuguese legislative election

←  1961 7 November 1965 1969  →
All 130 seats in the National Assembly 66 seats needed for a majority
First party   Leader António de Oliveira Salazar Party UN Last election 130 seats
Prime Minister before election António de Oliveira Salazar UN Prime Minister after election António de Oliveira Salazar UN

Parliamentary elections were held in Portugal on 7 November 1965. ^[1]

Campaign

Five opposition lists registered to compete in the elections, but four withdrew in protest at a lack of freedom in campaigning. ^[2] The remaining Social Democrat list called for self-determination in Portuguese colonies in Africa. ^[2]

Results

Party		Votes	%
	National Union
	Social Democratic list
Total
Total votes		998,542	–
Registered voters/turnout		1,357,459	73.56
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

1. Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1542 ISBN   978-3-8329-5609-7
2. "Dr. Salazar Makes Appeal To Portuguese Electorate 'Absence And Silence Of Opposition'" The Times, 6 November 1965, p7, Issue 56472