Algerian legislative election, 1964

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Parliamentary elections were held in Algeria on 20 September 1964. [1] The country was a one-party state at the time, with the National Liberation Front as the sole legal party. As a result, the election took the format of a yes or no vote on the FLN. [2] Voter turnout was 85%. [2]

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Results

PartyVotes%
National Liberation Front 4,493,41687.0
Invalid/blank votes12,785–
Total5,177,631100
Registered voters/turnout6,091,99185.0
Source: Nohlen et al.

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References

  1. ↑ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p47 ISBN   0-19-829645-2
  2. 1 2 Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p56 ISBN   0-19-829645-2
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