1977 Paraguayan Constitutional Assembly election explained

Election Name:1977 Paraguayan Constitutional Assembly election
Country:Paraguay
Previous Election:1973
Next Election:1978
Election Date:6 February 1977
First Election:yes
Seats For Election:120 seats in the Constitutional Assembly
Majority Seats:61
Ongoing:no
Party1:Colorado Party (Paraguay)
Leader1:Alfredo Stroessner
Percentage1:100

Constitutional Assembly elections were held in Paraguay on 6 February 1977.[1] The Colorado Party was the only party to contest the elections amidst an opposition boycott,[2] and won all seats. Voter turnout was 82.8%.[3] Following the election, the constitution was amended to scrap term limits, allowing President Alfredo Stroessner to contest the 1978 elections.[4]

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen]
  2. https://www.nytimes.com/1977/02/08/archives/stroessners-party-in-paraguay-wins-election-by-a-wide-margin.html Stroessner's Party in Paraguay Wins Election by a Wide Margin
  3. Nohlen, p429
  4. Nohlen, p416