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1965 Portuguese legislative election

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Parliamentary elections were held in Portugal on 7 November 1965.[1]

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1965 Portuguese legislative election

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All 130 seats in the National Assembly
66 seats needed for a majority
  First party
 
Leader António de Oliveira Salazar
Party UN
Last election 130 seats

Prime Minister before election

António de Oliveira Salazar
UN

Prime Minister after election

António de Oliveira Salazar
UN

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Campaign

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

More information Party, Votes ...
PartyVotes%
National Union
Social Democratic list
Total
Total votes998,542–
Registered voters/turnout1,357,45973.56
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
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