1961 Haitian parliamentary election
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Parliamentary elections were held in Haiti on 30 April 1961.[1] They followed the dissolution of Parliament by President François Duvalier and the abolition of the Senate, making the Chamber of Deputies a unicameral body. Duvalier's National Unity Party won all 67 seats in the elections,[2] which were later re-interpreted as presidential elections in order to give Duvalier a six-year presidential term and avoid the need for scheduled presidential election in 1963.[3][4]
For the first time in Haitian history, two women were elected as deputies: Madame Max Adolphe and Aviole Paul-Blanc.[5]
Results
Party | Seats | |
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National Unity Party | 67 | |
Total | 67 | |
Source: Nohlen |