1957 Gabonese Territorial Assembly election

Territorial Assembly elections were held in Gabon on 31 March 1957. Although the Gabonese Democratic and Social Union (UDSG) won 14 of the 40 contested seats,[1] the Gabonese Democratic Bloc was able to form a 21-seat coalition with the Entente–Defence of Gabonese Interests (a list headed by BDG member Paul Yembit)[2] and five other MPs.[3]

Results

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PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Gabonese Democratic and Social Union29,96339.92140
Gabonese Democratic Bloc16,69922.258New
Union, Work, Progress10,45213.934New
Entente–Defence of Gabonese Interests10,29913.728New
François Meye List4,3355.783New
Independent Planters3,3074.413New
Total75,055100.0040+16
Valid votes75,05562.59
Invalid/blank votes44,86137.41
Total votes119,916100.00
Registered voters/turnout242,05849.54
Source: Sternberger et al.

References

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  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen, Michael Krennerich & Bernhard Thibaut (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p400 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
  2. ^ Dolf Sternberger, Bernhard Vogel, Dieter Nohlen & Klaus Landfried (1978) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband, p712
  3. ^ Florence Bernault (1996) Démocraties ambiguës en Afrique centrale: Congo-Brazzaville, Gabon, 1940-1965 Paris: Karthala, ISBN 2-86537-636-2, p262