1959 San Marino general election

General elections were held in San Marino on 13 September 1959.^[1] The Sammarinese Christian Democratic Party remained the largest party, winning 27 of the 60 seats in the Grand and General Council,^[2] and formed a coalition with the Independent Democratic Socialist Party.

1959 San Marino general election

← 1955 13 September 1959 1964 →
All 60 seats in the Grand and General Council 31 seats needed for a majority
Turnout	85.75% (15.68pp)
Party Vote % Seats +/– PDCS 44.26 27 +4 PCS 25.99 16 −3 PSDIS 15.94 9 +7 PSS 13.81 8 −8 This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

Electoral system

Voters had to be citizens of San Marino, male and at least 24 years old.

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	Sammarinese Christian Democratic Party	2,815	44.26	27	+4
	Sammarinese Communist Party	1,653	25.99	16	–3
	Sammarinese Independent Democratic Socialist Party	1,014	15.94	9	New
	Sammarinese Socialist Party	878	13.81	8	–8
Total		6,360	100.00	60	0
Valid votes		6,360	98.71
Invalid/blank votes		83	1.29
Total votes		6,443	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		7,514	85.75
Source: Nohlen & Stöver