1944 Hungarian parliamentary election

Elections for the National Interim Assembly were held in Hungary in November 1944.^[1] Members were elected at public meetings held in 45 cities and towns in areas under the control of the Red Army.^[1] An additional 160 members were elected in liberated areas on 2 April and 24 June 1945.^[2]

Quick facts All 498 elected seats in the Diet 250 seats needed for a majority, First party ...

1944 Hungarian parliamentary election

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All 498 elected seats in the Diet 250 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party   Leader Mátyás Rákosi György Marosán [de] Party MKP MSZDP Alliance BB BB Seats won 166 125 Percentage 33.33% 25.10%   Third party Fourth party   Leader István Balogh Péter Veres Party FKgP NPP Alliance BB BB Seats won 124 42 Percentage 24.90% 8.43%
Prime Minister before election Ferenc Szálasi NYKP Prime Minister after election Béla Miklós Military

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The Hungarian Communist Party won 89 of the 230 seats, increasing to 166 of the 498 seats after the 1945 elections.^[1] The Assembly first convened in Debrecen on 21 and 22 December 1944, establishing a new government and declaring war on Nazi Germany.^[1] Its second session was held in Budapest in September 1945, establishing fresh elections and passing legislation on land redistribution.^[1]