1946 Senegalese General Council election
General Council elections were held in Senegal in December 1946.[1] The Socialist Republican Union won all 50 seats.[1]
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All 50 seats on the General Council 25 seats needed for a majority | |||||||||
Turnout | 194,599 (54.26%) | ||||||||
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Electoral system
Unlike other French colonies in Africa which used a dual college system, with French citizens electing part of the General Council and Africans electing the remainder, the Senegalese General Council was elected on a general roll.[1]
Results
Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
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Socialist Republican Union | 50 | |||
Total | 50 | |||
Total votes | 105,581 | – | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 194,599 | 54.26 | ||
Source: De Benoist |
References
- Joseph-Roger de Benoist (1982) Afrique occidentale française de 1944 à 1960, p537–538
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