Mauritius: 1967 National Assembly election results
Updated May 2007
The election took place on 7 August 1967.
In 1967 six best loser seats were allocated, four to the IP and four to the PMSD.
According to Lodge et al (2002, 164-165) voting statistics were:
Registered voters: 307 683
Votes cast: 273 557
Turnout: 88.9%
Invalid: 1.78%
Electoral Aliances and parties
The Independence Party was an alliance of Labour Party, Independent Forward Block and the Muslim Action Committee.
Results overview
| Alliance/Party | % votes | Seats | % seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Party (IP) | 55.1 | 43 | 61.43 |
| Parti Mauricien Social Démocrate (PMSD) | 43.1 | 27 | 38.57 |
| Others | 2.7 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 100.9 | 70 | 100.00 |
Table sources
Electoral Commissioners Office 1967a & 1967b, Lodge et al 2002, 165.
References
CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS 1968, [www] http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/AssemblySite/menuitem.ee3d58b2c32c60451251701065c521ca/ [opens new window] (accessed 24 Oct 2007).
ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE 1967a "Elected Members of the National Assembly Elections, 1967", [www] http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/eco/menuitem.37ba32a3c4783128d6c8662948a521ca/ ?content_id=d4903068ede7d010VgnVCM1000000a04a8c0RCRD [opens new window] (accessed 24 Oct 2007).
ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE 1967b "The National Assembly Elections 1967: Additional Seats allocated, according to the relevant legislation", [www] http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/eco/menuitem.37ba32a3c4783128d6c8662948a521ca/ ?content_id=c2a35835c207d010VgnVCM1000000a04a8c0RCRD [opens new window] (accessed 24 Oct 2007).
LODGE, T, KADIMA, D & POTTIE, D (eds) 2002 Compendium of Elections in Southern Africa, EISA.