Parliamentary elections were held in Portugal on 7 November 1965.[1]
1965 Portuguese National Assembly election
First party
Leader
António de Oliveira Salazar
Party
UN
Last election
130 seats
Seats won
130
Seat change
Popular vote
998,542
Percentage
100.0%
Swing
Campaign
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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]
Party
Votes
%
Seats
National Union
Social Democratic list
Invalid/blank votes
–
–
Total
998,542
100
130
Registered voters/turnout
1,357,459
73.6
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
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^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook , p1542 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
^ a b "Dr. Salazar Makes Appeal To Portuguese Electorate 'Absence And Silence Of Opposition'" The Times , 6 November 1965, p7, Issue 56472
See also
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