Provincial Council elections were held in Greenland on 29 June 1959. A total of 67 candidates contested the 13 seats, with Elisabeth Johansen, who was successful in Uummannaq, becoming the first woman elected to the Provincial Council.[1]
Members of the Provincial Council were elected by first-past-the-post voting in 13 single-member constituencies.
| Constituency | Elected member | |
|---|---|---|
| Aasiaat | Hans Lynge | |
| Ilulissat | ||
| Kangaatsiaq | ||
| Maniitsoq | ||
| Nanortalik | ||
| Narsaq | ||
| Nuuk | ||
| Paamiut | ||
| Qaqortoq | ||
| Qullissat | ||
| Sisimiut | ||
| Upernavik | ||
| Uummannaq | Elisabeth Johansen | |
| Source: Kjœr Sørensen | ||
In May 1961 three additional constituencies were created covering Angmagssalik, Scoresbysund and Thule, with elections to fill these seats held on 30 May.[2] was elected in Angmagssalik, was elected in Thule and in Scoresysund.
was unable to attend sessions in May 1963, with acting as a substitute.[3]