1997 Laotian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Laos on 21 December 1997. A total of 159 candidates contested the 99 seats, all but four of which were Lao People's Revolutionary Party members. All candidates were pre-screened by the LPRP. The LPRP won 98 seats, with an independent winning the remaining seat. Voter turnout was reported to be 99.4%.

1997 Laotian parliamentary election

21 December 1997

All 99 seats in the National Assembly

Party Leader Seats +/– LPRP Khamtai Siphandone 98 +13 Independents – 1 +1 This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. President before President after Nouhak Phoumsavanh LPRP Khamtai Siphandone LPRP

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	Lao People's Revolutionary Party			98	+13
	Independents			1	+1
Total				99	+14
Total votes		2,284,632	–
Registered voters/turnout		2,299,128	99.37
Source: Nohlen et al.