Territorial Council elections were held in French Somaliland on 18 November 1963.[1] Ali Aref Bourhan was elected president of the executive council following the elections.[2]
The elections were held using plurality voting in seven districts, with voters casting votes for candidate lists.[3]
| Ethnic group | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|
| Afars | 16 | +3 |
| Issas | 8 | 0 |
| Somalis | 3 | –3 |
| Europeans | 4 | 0 |
| Arabs | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 32 | 0 |
| align=left colspan=3 | Source: Sternberger et al.[4] |
Following the elections, Ali Aref Bourhan was elected vice-president of the Assembly by a vote of 27–5.[5]