1961 Turkish general election
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General elections were held in Turkey on 15 October 1961. The Republican People's Party (CHP) emerged as the largest party, winning 173 of the 450 seats.[1] It was the first time the CHP had won the most seats after the transition to a multi-party system, and the first time no party won a majority of seats. Voter turnout was 81%.
Quick Facts 450 seats in the National Assembly 226 seats needed for a majority, Turnout ...
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