Results of the Parliamentary Election in Rhineland-Palatinate 1971

Election result

Who Won the Parliamentary Election in Rhineland-Palatinate 1971?

In the Parliamentary Election in Rhineland-Palatinate 1971, CDU received the most votes with 50%. Following were SPD with 40.5%, FDP with 5.9%, Die Heimat with 2.7% and Deutsche Kommunistische Partei with 0.9%.

Voter Turnout: 79.4%

The voter turnout for the Parliamentary Election in Rhineland-Palatinate 1971 was 79.4%.
CDU
50.0
+3.3
SPD
40.5
+3.7
FDP
5.9
-2.4
Heimat
2.7
-4.2
DKP
0.9

Coalition possibilities

100
Majority requires 51 seats
SPD
42
42%
FDP
6
6%
CDU
52
52%
CDU
52.0%
SPD + FDP
48.0%
FDP
6.0%

Distribution of seats in parliament

Which Parties Entered Parliament?

In the Parliamentary Election in Rhineland-Palatinate 1971, 3 parties entered parliament: CDU with 52 seats, SPD with 42 seats and FDP with 6 seats.

Are There More Left-Wing or Right-Wing Representatives?

After the Parliamentary Election in Rhineland-Palatinate 1971, right-wing parties dominate parliament. 42 (42%) out of 100 seats are held by representatives of predominantly left-wing parties, while 58 (58%) seats are held by representatives of predominantly right-wing parties.
Parties in parliament
Seats in parliament : 100
Political orientation
Left-leaning parties : 42
Right-leaning parties : 58

Pre-election institute polls

Election result
CDU
50
SPD
40.5
FDP
5.9
Others
3.6

Election result

Party Votes Seats
CDU 50.0% +3.3% 52 +3
SPD 40.5% +3.7% 42 +3
FDP 5.9% -2.4% 6 -2
Die Heimat 2.7% -4.2% 0 -4
Deutsche Kommunistische Partei 0.9% +0.9% 0 ±0