1961 Kuwaiti Constitutional Convention election explained

Constitutional Convention elections were held in Kuwait on 30 December 1961, having originally been planned for 1 November.[1] Voters elected a body responsible for drawing up a constitution.[1] Around 40,000 men were eligible to vote,[2] with turnout of registered voters at 90%.[3] A total of 74 candidates stood for the 20 elected seats.[2]

Notes and References

  1. "The Reluctant Arab Force: Slow Progress On Plan For Kuwait" The Times, 29 August 1961, p6, Issue 55172
  2. "Kuwait Holds Its First Election", The Times, 30 December 1961, p12, Issue 55276
  3. [Dieter Nohlen]

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