1951 San Marino general election explained

Country:San Marino
Flag Year:1862
Type:parliamentary
Previous Election:1949
Next Election:1955
Election Date:16 September 1951
Seats For Election:All 60 seats in the Grand and General Council
Majority Seats:31
Turnout:62.55% (4.97pp)
Noleader:yes
Last Election1:25
Seats1:26
Percentage1:43.03
Seats2:18
Percentage2:29.29
Seats3:13
Percentage3:22.11
Last Election4:new
Seats4:3
Percentage4:5.57

General elections were held in San Marino on 16 September 1951.[1] The Sammarinese Christian Democratic Party emerged as the largest single party, winning 26 of the 60 seats in the Grand and General Council.[2] However, the Committee of Freedom alliance held a majority of 31 seats.

Electoral system

Voters had to be citizens of San Marino, male and at least 24 years old.

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen]
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1690