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Parliamentary elections were held in the Maldives on 2 December 1994. As there were no political parties at the time, all candidates ran as independents. [1]
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Parliamentary elections were held in the Maldives on 2 December 1994. As there were no political parties at the time, all candidates ran as independents. [1]
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independents | 48 | |||
| Total | 48 | |||
| Registered voters/turnout | 109,072 | – | ||
| Source: IPU | ||||
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