South-West African legislative election, 1965

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Legislative elections were held in South-West Africa on 15 September 1965.[1] The whites-only election saw a victory for the National Party of South-West Africa, which won all 18 seats in the Legislative Assembly.

Electoral system

The 18 members of the Legislative Assembly were elected from single-member constituencies. Prior to the elections six constituencies (Aroab, Mariental, Otjikondo, Usakos, Windhoek District and Windhoek North) were abolished and replaced by Erongo, Khomas-hochland, Stampriet, Walvisbay, Windhoek Klein and Windhoek South. The other constituencies were Gobabis, Grootfontein, Keetmanshoop, Luderitz, Maltahöhe, Okahandja, Otjiwarongo, Swakopmund, Tsumeb, Warmbad, Windhoek East, and Windhoek West.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/–
National Party of South-West Africa21,24067.8018+2
United National South West Party10,08732.200–2
Invalid/blank votes
Total31,327100180
Registered voters/turnout38,479
Source: Ngavirue

References

  1. 1965 Legislative Assembly Election African Elections Database
  2. Zedekia Ngavirue (1997) Political parties and interest groups in South West Africa (Namibia), P Schelttwein Publishing, p302 ISBN 3-908193-00-1
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