1934 Iraqi parliamentary election

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Parliamentary elections were held in Iraq on 6 December 1934 to elect the members of the Chamber of Deputies.

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1934 Iraqi parliamentary election
← 1933
6 December 1934
1935 â†’
All 88 seats in the Chamber of Deputies
45 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party
 
Leader Ali Jawdat al-Aiyubi Yasin al-Hashimi
Party National Unity HIW
Last election – 16
Seats won 76 12
Seat change New Decrease 4
PM before election

Ali Jawdat al-Aiyubi
National Unity

 Subsequent PM

Ali Jawdat al-Aiyubi
National Unity

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Background

After the death of King Faisal I, his son Ghazi was crowned as King in September 1933.[1][2][3] Ghazi dissolved Parliament on 27 August 1934.

Results

The elections resulted in the pro-government National Unity Party led by Prime Minister Ali Jawdat al-Aiyubi winning a majority of seats.[4][5][2] The opposition and press claimed that the government heavily had intervened in the elections.[1][4][3][2]

Aftermath

The new parliament lasted only for few months and was dissolved on 9 April 1935 and fresh elections were held later in the year.[1][4][5]

References

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