1951 San Marino general election

General elections were held in San Marino on 16 September 1951.[1] The Sammarinese Christian Democratic Party emerged as the largest single party, winning 26 of the 60 seats in the Grand and General Council.[2] However, the Committee of Freedom alliance held a majority of 31 seats.

1951 San Marino general election
San Marino
16 September 1951

All 60 seats in the Grand and General Council
31 seats needed for a majority
Turnout62.55% (Decrease4.97pp)
Party % Seats +/–
PDCS (AP) 43.03 26 +1
PCS (CdL) 29.29 18
PSS (CdL) 22.11 13
PSDS (AP) 5.57 3 New

Electoral system

Voters had to be citizens of San Marino, male and at least 24 years old.

Results

Party or allianceVotes%Seats
Committee of FreedomSammarinese Communist Party1,30529.2918
Sammarinese Socialist Party98522.1113
Popular AllianceSammarinese Christian Democratic Party1,91743.0326
Sammarinese Democratic Socialist Party2485.573
Total4,455100.0060
Valid votes4,45597.55
Invalid/blank votes1122.45
Total votes4,567100.00
Registered voters/turnout7,30162.55
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1678 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1690
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