1980 Iraqi parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Iraq on 20 June 1980, the first since 1958.^[1] The elections were contested by around 860 candidates and saw the Ba'ath Party win 187 of the 250 seats.^[2] Voter turnout was approximately 80%.^[3]

1980 Iraqi parliamentary election

← 1958 20 June 1980 1984 →
All 250 seats in the National Assembly 126 seats needed for a majority
First party   Leader Saddam Hussein Party Ba'ath Party Alliance NPF Seats won 187
Prime Minister before election Saddam Hussein Ba'ath Party Elected Prime Minister Saddam Hussein Ba'ath Party

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats
	Ba'ath Party			187
	Independents and bloc parties			63
Total				250
Registered voters/turnout		6,044,068	–
Source: Nohlen et al.