1957 Honduran Constituent Assembly election
A legislative election was held in Honduras on 22 September 1957. The people elected 58 deputies to the Constituent Assembly.
Legislative election
Parties and alliances | Votes/districts | % | Seats |
---|---|---|---|
Liberal Party of Honduras (PLH) | 205,135 | 61.85% | 36 |
National Party of Honduras (PNH) | 98,088 | 29.57% | 18 |
National Reformist Movement (MNR) | 28,437 | 08.57% | 04 |
Total valid votes | 331,660 | 100% | 58 |
Spoilt and invalid votes | ?? | ?? | |
Total votes/Turnout | ?? | ?? | |
Registered voters | 522,359 | ||
Population | 1,769,000 | ||
References
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