1947 Iranian legislative election

Parliamentary elections were held in Iran in 1947. The newly elected parliament was opened on 17 July.[4] The election was a three-way power struggle between Ahmad Qavam, Mohammad Reza Shah and pro-Britain conservative politicians.[5]^: 240

1947 Iranian legislative election

31 December 1946[1]/January 1947/Summer 1947[2]
All 137 seats to the National Consultative Assembly
First party Second party Third party   Leader Ahmad Qavam Mohammad Mosaddegh Reza Radmanesh Party Democrat Party — Parties Tudeh Party Iran Party Socialist Party Jungle Party Democrat Party of Kurdistan Democrat Party of Azerbaijan Alliance — Opposition[lower-alpha 1] United Front of Progressive Parties Leader's seat Did not stand Tehran (Defeated) Lahijan and Langeroud (Defeated) Seats won 73[3] 25[2] 2[2] Seat change New New 6
Prime Minister before election Ahmad Qavam Democrat Party Elected Prime Minister Ahmad Qavam Democrat Party

Prime Minister Qavam's control over electoral machinery was in many districts challenged by "Imperial Iranian Army officers, independent local magnets and pro-British provincial governors".[5]^{: 240–241}

A public protest by shopkeepers, bazaaris and university students and headed by Mohammad Mosaddegh among other politicians was held to call for a free elections, however, despite Qavam's promise to hold a free election, it was "rigged" and his Democrat Party of Iran won the majority, including all 12 seats in Tehran.[5]^{: 240–241}