Republic of China legislative election, 1975
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The third supplementary elections for the Legislative Yuan
were held in the Republic of China
on 20 December 1975.
Compared with the second supplementary election
the number of new delegates to the Legislative Yuan had been increased by one to 52, because of an increase in population. Of these, 37 were to be elected directly representing Taiwan Province
and the special municipality of Taipei
. The remaining 15 seats were to represent Mainland Chinese living on Taiwan
. These delegates were appointed by the President after being advised by organizations representing the Mainland Chinese population on Taiwan.
Turnout for the supplementary election of the Legislative Yuan was 75.97% of 8,410,775 eligible votes. The result of the election was nearly the same as in 1972. Of the 37 elected delegates, 30 belonged to the Kuomintang
, one belonged to the Chinese Youth Party
, and 6 were independent. All members chosen were born on Taiwan except for 5 delegates, who (or their parents) were from the Mainland.
Legislative Yuan
The Legislative Yuan is the unicameral legislature of the Republic of China .The Legislative Yuan is one of the five branches of government stipulated by the Constitution of the Republic of China, which follows Sun Yat-sen's Three Principles of the People...
were held in the Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
on 20 December 1975.
Compared with the second supplementary election
Republic of China legislative election, 1972
The second supplementary elections took place for the National Assembly and Legislative Yuan of the Republic of China on 23 December 1972.-Background:...
the number of new delegates to the Legislative Yuan had been increased by one to 52, because of an increase in population. Of these, 37 were to be elected directly representing Taiwan Province
Taiwan Province
Taiwan Province is one of the two administrative divisions referred to as provinces and is controlled by the Republic of China . The province covers approximately 73% of the territory controlled by the Republic of China...
and the special municipality of Taipei
Taipei
Taipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
. The remaining 15 seats were to represent Mainland Chinese living on Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. These delegates were appointed by the President after being advised by organizations representing the Mainland Chinese population on Taiwan.
Turnout for the supplementary election of the Legislative Yuan was 75.97% of 8,410,775 eligible votes. The result of the election was nearly the same as in 1972. Of the 37 elected delegates, 30 belonged to the Kuomintang
Kuomintang
The Kuomintang of China , sometimes romanized as Guomindang via the Pinyin transcription system or GMD for short, and translated as the Chinese Nationalist Party is a founding and ruling political party of the Republic of China . Its guiding ideology is the Three Principles of the People, espoused...
, one belonged to the Chinese Youth Party
Chinese Youth Party
The Young China Party , also known as the Chinese Youth Party, is a minor political party in the Republic of China...
, and 6 were independent. All members chosen were born on Taiwan except for 5 delegates, who (or their parents) were from the Mainland.
Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuomintang Kuomintang The Kuomintang of China , sometimes romanized as Guomindang via the Pinyin transcription system or GMD for short, and translated as the Chinese Nationalist Party is a founding and ruling political party of the Republic of China . Its guiding ideology is the Three Principles of the People, espoused... |
42 | |||
| Chinese Youth Party Chinese Youth Party The Young China Party , also known as the Chinese Youth Party, is a minor political party in the Republic of China... |
1 | 0 | ||
| Independents | 9 | 0 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 168,877 | |||
| Total | 6,392,264 | 100 | 52 | +1 |
| Source: Nohlen et al | ||||