1978 Salvadoran legislative election

1978 Salvadoran legislative election

12 March 1978

All 54 seats in the Legislative Assembly 28 seats needed for a majority

Party Leader Vote % Seats +/– PCN Carlos Romero 90.28 50 −2 PPS 9.72 4 +4 This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

Legislative elections were held in El Salvador on 12 March 1978. The elections were boycotted by all but one of the opposition parties, resulting in an easy victory for the ruling National Conciliation Party, which won 50 of the 54 seats.

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	National Conciliation Party	766,673	90.28	50	–2
	Salvadoran Popular Party	82,535	9.72	4	+4
Total		849,208	100.00	54	+2
Registered voters/turnout		1,800,000	–
Source: Nohlen

Bibliography

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