1975 Zairean parliamentary election explained

Parliamentary elections were held in Zaire on 2 November 1975. At the time, the country was a one-party state with the Popular Movement of the Revolution (MPR) as the only legally permitted party. Voters approved a single list of 244 MPR candidates.[1] Instead of the "costly and complicated" system of casting ballots, the election took place by "acclaim"; candidates were presented at public locations such as stadiums and the audience approved them by cheering.[2]

Results

Of the 244 elected candidates, 217 were men and 27 were women.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/arc/ZAIRE_1975_E.PDF Zaire
  2. https://www.eisa.org.za/wep/drcsecondrepublic.htm DRC: Elections under the Second Republic