1958 Surinamese general election

General elections were held in Suriname on 25 June 1958.[1] The result was a victory for the National Party of Suriname, which won nine of the 21 seats.

1958 Surinamese general election

25 June 1958

21 seats in the Estates of Suriname
11 seats needed for a majority
Party Leader % Seats ±
NPS S.D. Emanuels 9 +7
VHP Jagernath Lachmon 4 -2
PSV 4 New
KTPI 2 0
Unity Front 2 -9
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister before Prime Minister after
Johan Ferrier
SDM
S.D. Emanuels
NPS

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/–
National Party of Suriname9+7
United Hindustani Party4–2
Suriname Progressive People's Party4New
Party for National Unity and Solidarity20
Unity Front2–9
Surinamese Democratic Party00
Surinamese People's 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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