1963 Estonian Supreme Soviet election
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Elections to the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR were held on 17 March 1963.[1] The Bloc of Communists and Non-Party Candidates was the only party permitted to contest the elections,[2] and won all 178 seats.[1]
Electoral system
The election was held in accordance with the Estonian SSR Electoral Law of 1947. Candidates were pre-approved through a single-list system.
Results
According to the Supreme Soviet Registry (ERA.R-1.1.10), 131 deputies were Communist Party members and 43 were non-party members. Representation included 47 women and deputies from 89 urban and 85 rural districts.
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc of Communists and Non-Party Candidates | 99.53 | 178 | ||
| Against | 0.47 | – | ||
| Total | 178 | |||
| Registered voters/turnout | 99.55 | |||
| Source: Liivik | ||||
Aftermath
Following the elections, key positions confirmed by the Supreme Soviet included Johannes Käbin as First Secretary, Valter Klauson as chairman of the Council of Ministers and August Vaino as chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet.
