South-West African legislative election, 1978
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Parliamentary elections were held in South West Africa
between 4 and 8 December 1978. The first multi-ethnic elections, they were won by the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance, which claimed 41 of the 50 seats. However, the elections were boycotted by SWAPO and the Namibia National Front
, and were marred by rigging and coercion.
South West Africa
South-West Africa was the name that was used for the modern day Republic of Namibia during the earlier eras when the territory was controlled by the German Empire and later by South Africa....
between 4 and 8 December 1978. The first multi-ethnic elections, they were won by the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance, which claimed 41 of the 50 seats. However, the elections were boycotted by SWAPO and the Namibia National Front
Namibia National Front
The Namibia National Front was an alliance of moderate parties in Namibia. It was formed in 1977 as a merger of the Namibia National Convention and the Namibia National Council....
, and were marred by rigging and coercion.
National Assembly election
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Turnhalle Alliance | 82.1 | 41 | |
| Action Front for the Retention of Turnhalle Principles | 11.9 | 6 | |
| Namibia Christian Democratic Party Namibia Christian Democratic Party The Namibia Christian Democratic Party was a political party in Namibia, led by Hans Röhr. It was founded in 1978 in Kavango. Wolfgang Adam was the honorary president of the party.... |
2.8 | 1 | |
| Herstigte Nasionale Party Herstigte Nasionale Party The Herstigte Nasionale Party van Suid-Afrika was formed as a right-wing splinter group of the South African National Party.-Formation:... |
1.8 | 1 | |
| Rehoboth Liberation Front | 1.4 | 1 | |
| Total | 100 | 50 | |
| Source: African Elections Database | |||