1965 Portuguese National Assembly election First party Leader António de Oliveira Salazar Party UN Last election 130 seats Seats won 130 Seat change Popular vote 998,542 Percentage 100.0% Swing
Parliamentary elections were held in Portugal on 7 November 1965.[1]
Campaign [ edit ] Five opposition lists registered to compete in the elections, but four withdrew in protest at a lack of freedom in campaigning.[2] The remaining Social Democrat list called for self-determination in Portuguese colonies in Africa.[2]
Results [ edit ] Party Votes % Seats National Union Social Democratic list Invalid/blank votes – – Total 998,542 100 130 Registered voters/turnout 1,357,459 73.6 – Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References [ edit ] ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook , p1542 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7 ^ a b "Dr. Salazar Makes Appeal To Portuguese Electorate 'Absence And Silence Of Opposition'" The Times , 6 November 1965, p7, Issue 56472 See also [ edit ]