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Parliamentary elections were held in the People's Republic of the Congo on 24 June 1973 alongside a constitutional referendum. The country was a one-party state at the time, with the Congolese Party of Labour as the sole legal party. [1] As such, it won all 115 seats in the People's National Assembly. Voter turnout was 83%. [2]
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congolese Party of Labour | 375,382 | 100.00 | 115 | |
| Total | 375,382 | 100.00 | 115 | |
| Valid votes | 375,382 | 68.16 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 175,357 | 31.84 | ||
| Total votes | 550,739 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 662,098 | 83.18 | ||
| Source: Nohlen et al. | ||||
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