1947 Cambodian general election

1947 Cambodian general election

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All 75 seats in the National Assembly 38 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party   Leader Sisowath Watchayavong Norodom Norindeth Party Democratic Liberal Seats before 50 14 Seats won 44 21 Seat change 7 7
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General elections were held in Cambodia on 21 December 1947.^[1] The Democratic Party won 44 of the 75 seats.^[2]

Results[]

Party		Seats	+/–
	Democratic Party	44	–6
	Liberal Party	21	+7
	Independents	10	+7
Total		75	+8
Source: Nohlen et al.

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