Comorian legislative election, 1978

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Parliamentary elections were held in the Comoros on 8 and 15 December 1978, following the adoption of a new constitution in a referendum in October. All candidates ran as independents. Following the election, Salim Ben Ali was appointed Prime Minister on 22 December, and a government was formed on 28 December.

Electoral system

The election was held using the two-round system in 38 single-member constituencies; 18 on Grande Comore, 15 on Anjouan and 5 on Mohéli, each of which elected a single member using the .[1]

Results

Of the 38 members elected, 35 were civil servants, two were farmers and one was a tradesman.[1]

Party First round Second round Seats
Votes % Votes %
Independents143,54810055,80610038
Invalid/blank votes1,219366
Total144,76710056,17210038
Registered votes/turnout191,46875.671,84978.18
Source: IPU

References

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