1951 Cambodian general election

General elections were held in Cambodia on 9 September 1951.[1] The Democratic Party won 54 of the 78 seats.[2]

1951 Cambodian general election

9 September 1951
All 78 seats in the National Assembly 39 seats needed for a majority
Leader Huy Kanthoul Norodom Norindeth Party Democratic Liberal Last election 44 seats 21 seats Seats won 54 18 Seat change 10 3
Prime Minister before election Oum Chheang Sun Democratic Elected Prime Minister Huy Kanthoul Democratic

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	Democratic Party			54	+10
	Liberal Party			18	–3
	Victorious North-East Party			4	New
	Khmer Renovation			2	New
	Independents			0	–10
Total				78	+3
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

1. Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p63 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
2. Nohlen et al., p74