1945 San Marino general election explained

Election Name:1945 San Marino general election
Country:San Marino
Flag Year:1862
Type:parliamentary
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1943
Next Election:1949
Election Date:11 March 1945
Seats For Election:All 60 seats in the Grand and General Council
Majority Seats:31
Turnout:57.41% (3.14pp)
Noleader:yes
Party1:Committee of Freedom
Last Election1:60
Seats1:40
Percentage1:65.97
Party2:Popular Alliance (San Marino, historical)
Last Election2:new
Seats2:20
Percentage2:34.03

General elections were held in San Marino on 11 March 1945.[1] The British Army had required a fresh election for the final elimination of all fascist-friendly politicians. The result was a victory for the Committee of Freedom, which won 40 of the 60 seats in the Grand and General Council.[2]

Electoral system

Voters had to be citizens of San Marino, male and at least 24 years old.

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen]
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1690