1959 Senegalese parliamentary election

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Parliamentary elections were held in Senegal on 22 March 1959. The result was a victory for the Senegalese Progressive Union.[1] Voter turnout was 74.5%.[2]

Results[]

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Senegalese Progressive Union682,86582.9980+21
Senegalese Solidarity Party99,33012.070New
African Regroupment Party – Senegal40,2704.890New
Independents3470.040New
Total822,812100.0080+20
Valid votes822,81299.83
Invalid/blank votes1,4170.17
Total votes824,229100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,107,05774.45
Source: African Elections Database

References[]

  1. ^ Elections in Senegal African Elections Database
  2. ^ Dieter Nohlen, Michael Krennerich & Bernhard Thibaut (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p765 ISBN 0-19-829645-2


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