1978 Comorian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in the Comoros on 8 and 15 December 1978, following the adoption of a new constitution in a referendum in October. All candidates ran as independents. Following the elections, Salim Ben Ali was appointed Prime Minister on 22 December,[1] and a government was formed on 28 December.

Electoral system

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The election was held using the two-round system in 38 single-member constituencies; 18 on Grande Comore, 15 on Anjouan and 5 on Mohéli, each of which elected a single member.[2]

Results

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Of the 38 members elected, 35 were civil servants, two were farmers and one was a tradesman.[2]

PartyFirst roundSecond roundSeats
Votes%Votes%
Independents143,548100.0055,806100.0038
Total143,548100.0055,806100.0038
Valid votes143,54899.1655,80699.35
Invalid/blank votes1,2190.843660.65
Total votes144,767100.0056,172100.00
Registered voters/turnout191,46875.6171,84978.18
Source: IPU

References

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