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Parliamentary elections were held in South West Africa on 20 April 1970. [1] A whites-only election saw a victory for the National Party of South West Africa, which won all 18 seats in the Legislative Assembly.
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Parliamentary elections were held in South West Africa on 20 April 1970. [1] A whites-only election saw a victory for the National Party of South West Africa, which won all 18 seats in the Legislative Assembly.
| Party | Seats | +/– | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Party of South West Africa | 18 | 0 | |
| Total | 18 | 0 | |
| Source: African Elections Database | |||
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