Election result
SPD
39.1
-2.6
DP
14.7
+10.8
FDP
11.8
+6.4
CDU
9.0
-13.0
SRP
7.7
KPD
6.4
-2.4
BHE
5.6
WdF
4.3
FSU
1.3
Distribution of seats in parliament
Parties in parliament
Seats in parliament
: 100
Political orientation
Left-leaning parties
: 49
Right-leaning parties
: 45
Coalition possibilities
Majority requires 51 seats
SPD + FDP
SPD + CDU
FDP + CDU
Pre-election institute polls
Election result
SPD
39.1
DP
14.7
FDP
11.8
CDU
9
SRP
7.7
KPD
6.4
BHE
5.6
WdF
4.3
Others
1.3
Election result
| Party | Votes | Seats | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPD | 39.1% | -2.6% | 43 | -3 |
| Deutsche Partei | 14.7% | +10.8% | 16 | +13 |
| FDP | 11.8% | +6.4% | 12 | +10 |
| CDU | 9.0% | -13.0% | 9 | -15 |
| Sozialistische Reichspartei | 7.7% | +7.7% | 8 | +8 |
| KPD | 6.4% | -2.4% | 6 | -4 |
| Heimatvertriebene und Entrechtete | 5.6% | +5.6% | 2 | +2 |
| Wählergemeinschaft der Fliegergeschädigten | 4.3% | +4.3% | 4 | +4 |
| Freisoziale Union | 1.3% | +1.3% | 0 | ±0 |