1946 French Togoland Representative Assembly election
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Representative Assembly elections were held in French Togoland on 8 December 1946.[1]
Background
The Representative Assembly had been created by decree on 25 October 1946 in line with Article 77 of the French constitution.[1]
Electoral system
The 30 members of the Representative Assembly were elected by two colleges; the first college consisted of French citizens and elected six seats, whilst the second college (non-citizens) elected 24.[1]
Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First College | |||
| 6 | |||
| Second College | |||
| Committee of Togolese Unity | 14 | ||
| Togolese Party of Progress | 1 | ||
| Independents | 9 | ||
| Total | 30 | ||
| Source: Afrology | |||
Elected members
Nicolas Grunitzky was the sole elected member for the Togolese Party of Progress.[1]
Aftermath
Following the elections, Sylvanus Olympio was elected President of the Assembly. On 23 December the Assembly elected Jonathan Savi de Tové as Togoland's member of the French Union Council.[1]