| Election Name: | 1926 Persian legislative election |
| Country: | Iran |
| Flag Image: | State flag of Iran (1933–1964).svg |
| Type: | parliamentary |
| Election Date: | Until 27 June 1926 |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1923 Persian legislative election |
| Previous Year: | 1923 |
| Next Election: | 1928 Persian legislative election |
| Next Year: | 1928 |
| Seats For Election: | All 132 seats to the National Consultative Assembly |
| Prime Minister | |
| Before Election: | Zoka-ol-Molk |
| Before Party: | Revival Party |
| After Party: | Revival Party |
| After Election: | Mostowfi ol-Mamalek |
The elections for the sixth Majlis ended on 27 June 1926.[1]
The election was the first one encompassed by the reign of Reza Shah as the king. To ensure that deputies remained pliant, the shah took away parliamentary immunity and banned all political parties.[2] It was the only election that retained some credibility until 1944 Iranian legislative election, since its elections were not wholly manipulated. A few critics of Reza Shah managed to win seats in Tehran, including Hassan Modarres who gained the highest number of votes, Mohammad Mossadegh, Hassan Mostowfi and Hossein Pirnia.[3] [4]
According to a report by British minister plenipotentiary dated as early 1926, "the Persian Majles cannot be taken seriously. The deputies are not free agents, any more than the elections to the Majles are free. When the Shah wants a measure, it is passed. When he is opposed, it is withdrawn. When he is indifferent, a great deal of aimless discussion takes place."[5]