1955 Surinamese general election

General elections were held in Suriname on 29 March 1955.[1] The result was a victory for the Unity Front, which won 11 of the 21 seats.

1955 Surinamese general election

29 March 1955

21 seats in the Estates of Suriname
11 seats needed for a majority
Party Leader % Seats ±
Unity Front 11 New
VHP Jagernath Lachmon 6 0
NPS 2 -11
KTPI 2 0
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister before Prime Minister after
Archibald Currie
NPS
Johan Ferrier
SDM

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/-
Unity Front11New
United Hindustani Party60
National Party of Suriname2-11
Party for National Unity and Solidarity20
Christian-Social Party00
Congress Party00
Surinamese Democratic Party0New
Suriname Labour Party0New
Invalid/blank votes
Total210
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p614 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
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