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[]

  1. ^ a b c Patrick Manning (2004) Slavery, Colonialism and Economic Growth in Dahomey, 1640-1960, Cambridge University Press, p273
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