1936 Dahomeyan Administrative Council election
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Administrative Council elections were held in Dahomey in 1936.[1]
Electoral system[]
Three members of the Administrative Council were elected from single-member constituencies; Abomey, Ouidah and Porto-Novo. However, the franchise was extremely restricted.
Campaign[]
Abomey councillor opted to contest the Ouidah seat.[1]
Results[]
In a reversal of the 1934 elections, La Voix candidate defeated the incumbent in Porto-Novo.[1]
Constituency | Elected candidate | Losing candidate(s) |
---|---|---|
Abomey | ||
Ouidah | ||
Porto-Novo |
References[]
- ^ a b c Patrick Manning (2004) Slavery, Colonialism and Economic Growth in Dahomey, 1640-1960, Cambridge University Press, p273
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