1955 South West African legislative election

Electoral system

The 18 members of the Legislative Assembly were elected from single-member constituencies: Aroab, Gobabis, Grootfontein, Keetmanshoop, Luderitz, Maltahöhe, Mariental, Okahandja, Otjikondo, Otjiwarongo, Outjo, Rehoboth, Swakopmund, Usakos, Warmbad, Windhoek East, Windhoek North and Windhoek West.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/−
National Party of South West Africa15,48458.8316+1
United National South West Party10,73540.792–1
Economic Party1000.380New
Invalid/blank votes
Total26,319100180
Registered voters/turnout29,77388.4
Source: Ngavirue
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References

  1. 1955 Legislative Assembly Election African Elections Database
  2. Zedekia Ngavirue (1997) Political parties and interest groups in South West Africa (Namibia), P Schelttwein Publishing, p302 ISBN 3-908193-00-1
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