Election result
Who Won the Parliamentary Election in Rhineland-Palatinate 1947?
In the Parliamentary Election in Rhineland-Palatinate 1947, CDU received the most votes with 47.2%. Following were SPD with 34.3%, DPRP with 9.8% and KPD with 8.7%.
Voter Turnout: 77.9%
The voter turnout for the Parliamentary Election in Rhineland-Palatinate 1947 was 77.9%.
Seats in parliament
Coalition possibilities
90
Majority requires 46 seats
KPD
8
8.9%
SPD
34
37.8%
CDU
48
53.3%
CDU + SPD
CDU + DPRP
CDU
Distribution of seats in parliament
Which Parties Entered Parliament?
In the Parliamentary Election in Rhineland-Palatinate 1947, 3 parties entered parliament: CDU with 48 seats, SPD with 34 seats and KPD with 8 seats.
Are There More Left-Wing or Right-Wing Representatives?
After the Parliamentary Election in Rhineland-Palatinate 1947, the number of left-wing and right-wing representatives in parliament is roughly equal. 42 (41.6%) out of 101 seats are held by representatives of predominantly left-wing parties, while 48 (47.5%) seats are held by representatives of predominantly right-wing parties.
Parties in parliament
Seats in parliament
: 101
Political orientation
Left-leaning parties
: 42
Right-leaning parties
: 48
Pre-election institute polls
Election result
CDU
47.2
SPD
34.3
DPRP
9.8
KPD
8.7
Others
0
Election result
Party | Votes | Seats | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
CDU | 47.2% | +47.2% | 48 | +48 |
SPD | 34.3% | +34.3% | 34 | +34 |
DPRP | 9.8% | +9.8% | 11 | +11 |
KPD | 8.7% | +8.7% | 8 | +8 |