1965 Nigerien parliamentary election explained

Country:Niger
Previous Election:1958
Next Election:1970
Seats For Election:All 50 seats in the National Assembly
Majority Seats:26
Election Date:21 October 1965
Turnout:98.28%
Leader1:Hamani Diori
Party1:Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally
Percentage1:100
Last Election1:49
Seats1:50

Parliamentary elections were held in Niger on 21 October 1965. The country was a one-party state at the time, and voters were presented with a single list from the Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally.[1] According to official figures, 98.2% of eligible voters cast votes, and the PPN list won all 50 seats in the National Assembly.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://africanelections.tripod.com/ne.html Elections in Niger
  2. [Dieter Nohlen]