1982 Liechtenstein general election explained

Country:Liechtenstein
Previous Election:1978
Next Election:1986
Election Date:5 and 7 February 1982
Election Name:1982 Liechtenstein general election
Seats For Election:15 seats in the Landtag
Majority Seats:8
Ongoing:no
Party1:Patriotic Union (Liechtenstein)
Leader1:Hans Brunhart
Percentage1:53.47
Seats1:8
Last Election1:8
Party2:Progressive Citizens' Party
Leader2:Otto Hasler
Percentage2:46.53
Seats2:7
Last Election2:7
Prime Minister
Before Election:Hans Brunhart
Before Party:Patriotic Union (Liechtenstein)
After Election:Hans Brunhart
After Party:Patriotic Union (Liechtenstein)

General elections were held in Liechtenstein on 5 and 7 February 1982. The result was a victory for the Patriotic Union, which won 8 of the 15 seats in the Landtag. Voter turnout was 95.4%, although only male citizens were allowed to vote.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/arc/LIECHTENSTEIN_1982_E.PDF Liechtenstein