Botswana: 1979 National Assembly results
Updated April 2007
The election took place in October 1979 (Lodge et al 2002, 44).
Registered voters: 230 231
Votes cast: 134 496
Turnout: 58.42%
| Party | % Votes | Seats | % Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) | 75.4 | 29 | 90.63 |
| Botswana National Front (BNF) | 12.5 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Botswana Peoples Party (BPP) | 7.5 | 1 | 3.13 |
| Botswana Independence Party | 4.3 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Others | 0.2 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 99.99 | 32 | 100.01 |
Table sources
Lodge et al 2002, 49; IEC 2004, 91.
Reference
IEC 2004 Report to the Minister of Presidential Afairs and Public Administration on the 2004 General Elections .
LODGE, T, KADIMA, D & POTTIE, D (eds) 2002 Compendium of Elections in Southern Africa, EISA.