Dahomeyan parliamentary election, 1964

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Parliamentary elections were held in Dahomey (now Benin) on 19 January 1964. The Dahomeyan Democratic Party (PDD) was the only one to contest the election, and won all 42 seats in the National Assembly.^[1]

The leader of the winning party would become president. As head of the PDD list, Sourou-Migan Apithy was elected.^[2]

Results

Party	Votes	%	Seats	+/-
Dahomeyean Democratic Party	995,929	100	42	New
Total	995,929	100	42	-18
Source: Nohlen et al

References

1. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p92 ISBN 0198296452
2. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p93 ISBN 0198296452