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Elections to the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR were held on 24 February 1985. [1] The Bloc of Communists and Non-Partisans was the only party able to contest the elections, [2] and won all 285 seats. [1]
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc of Communists and Non-Partisans | 1,102,839 | 99.96 | 285 | |
| Against | 488 | 0.04 | – | |
| Total | 1,103,327 | 100.00 | 285 | |
| Valid votes | 1,103,327 | 100.00 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 0 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 1,103,327 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,103,388 | 99.99 | ||
| Source: Liivik, Rahva Hääl | ||||
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