Results of the Parliamentary Election in Rhineland-Palatinate 1947

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%.
CDU
47.2
SPD
34.3
DPRP
9.8
KPD
8.7

Coalition possibilities

90
Majority requires 46 seats
KPD
8
8.9%
SPD
34
37.8%
CDU
48
53.3%
CDU + SPD
81.2%
CDU + DPRP
58.4%
CDU
47.5%

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