1972 Comorian cantonal election explained

Country:Comoros
Previous Election:1970
Next Election:1978
Election Date:3 December 1972
Election Name:1972 Comorian cantonal election
First Election:yes
Seats For Election:All 39 seats in the Chamber of Deputies
Majority Seats:20
Party1:RDPCUDC
Percentage1:76.24
Seats1:34
Party2:Mahoré People's Movement
Percentage2:9.10
Seats2:5

Parliamentary elections were held in the Comoros on 3 December 1972. The result was a victory for the Democratic Rally of the Comorian PeopleComorian Democratic Union alliance, which received over 75% of the vote and won 34 of the 39 seats in the Chamber of Deputies. Turnout was 81%.[1]

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen]