1952 Nigerien Territorial Assembly election explained

Country:France
Previous Election:1946−47
Next Election:1957
Seats For Election:All 50 seats in the Territorial Assembly
Majority Seats:26
Election Date:30 March 1952
Turnout:48.16%
Nopercentage:yes
Party1:Union of Nigerien Independents and Sympathisers
Last Election1:New
Seats1:34
Leader2:Charles de Gaulle
Party2:Rally of the French People
Last Election2:New
Seats2:14
Leader3:
Party3:Independents
Last Election3:30
Seats3:2

Territorial Assembly elections were held in Niger on 30 March 1952.[1] The Union of Nigerien Independents and Sympathisers won 34 of the 35 seats in the Second College.

Electoral system

The Territorial Assembly was elected using two colleges. The first college was restricted to French citizens and elected 15 members from three constituencies. The second college elected 35 members from seven constituencies, which were based on the seven regions.[1]

Notes and References

  1. [Dolf Sternberger]