Parliamentary elections were held in Romania on 5 March 1961.[1] Voters were presented with a single list from the People's Democratic Front (FDP),[2] which was dominated by the Romanian Workers Party (PMR).[3] The Front won all 465 seats in the Great National Assembly.[4]
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Electoral system
editCandidates were elected in single member constituencies, and had to receive over 50% of the vote.[5] If no candidate passed this threshold, or if voter turnout in the constituency was less than 50%, re-runs were held until the requirements were met.[5] Candidates could be nominated by the FDP or mass organisations, although the latter were monitored by the Front.[5] Voters had the option of voting against the Front candidates.[2]
Results
edit| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People's Democratic Front | 12,388,787 | 99.81 | 465 | |
| Against | 23,461 | 0.19 | – | |
| Total | 12,412,248 | 100.00 | 465 | |
| Valid votes | 12,412,248 | 99.96 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 5,552 | 0.04 | ||
| Total votes | 12,417,800 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 12,444,977 | 99.78 | ||
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||||
References
edit- ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1591 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ^ a b Nohlen & Stöver, p1604
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This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. Sergiu Verona (July 1989). "Government and Politics". In Bachman, Ronald D (ed.). Romania: a country study. Federal Research Division, Library of Congress. LCCN 90006449.
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1612
- ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1583
