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Parliamentary elections were held in the Federated States of Micronesia on 8 March 1983. [1] All candidates for seats in Congress ran as independents.
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Parliamentary elections were held in the Federated States of Micronesia on 8 March 1983. [1] All candidates for seats in Congress ran as independents.
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
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| Independents | 100 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | – | – | |
| Total | 33,686 | 100 | |
| Source: Nohlen et al. | |||
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