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Parliamentary elections were held in Kuwait on 23 February 1981. [1] A total of 447 candidates contested the election, [2] which saw pro-government candidates remain the largest bloc in Parliament. Voter turnout was 89.8%. [3]
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| Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro-government candidates | 28 | +7 | ||
| Independents | 8 | +2 | ||
| Sunni Islamist | 7 | +1 | ||
| Shi'ite Islamist | 4 | –6 | ||
| Secular opposition | 3 | –4 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | – | – | – | |
| Total | 37,689 | 100 | 50 | 0 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. | ||||
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