1978 Faroese general election

General elections were held in the Faroe Islands on 7 November 1978. The Social Democratic Party and the Union Party emerged as the largest parties, each winning eight of the 32 seats in the Løgting.[1] Two of the 32 elected members were women, and this was the first time ever that women were elected members of the Løgting. The women were Karin Kjølbro (Republican Party) and Jona Henriksen (Social Democratic Party), both from South Streymoy.

1978 Faroese general election

7 November 1978
Party Leader % Seats ±
Union Pauli Ellefsen 26.3% 8 +3
Social Democratic Atli Dam 22.3% 8 +1
Republican Signar Hansen 20.3% 6 0
People's Hákun Djurhuus 17.9% 6 +1
Self-Government Hilmar Kass 7.2% 2 0
Progress and Fisheries Kjartan Mohr 6.1% 2 +1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister before Prime Minister after
Atli Dam
Social Democratic
Atli Dam
Social Democratic

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Union Party5,96626.38+3
Social Democratic Party5,06222.38+1
Republican Party4,61420.360
People's Party4,06717.96+1
Self-Government Party1,6267.220
Progress and Fisheries Party1,3896.12+1
Total22,72410032+6
Source: Election Passport

References

  1. Faroes/DK Parties and elections in Europe
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