Election result

Who Won the Parliamentary Election in Saarland 1965?

In the Parliamentary Election in Saarland 1965, CDU received the most votes with 42.7%. Following were SPD with 40.7%, FDP with 8.3%, Saarländische Volkspartei with 5.2% and Deutsche Demokratische Union with 3.1%.

Voter Turnout: 81.8%

The voter turnout for the Parliamentary Election in Saarland 1965 was 81.8%.
CDU
42.7
+6.1
SPD
40.7
+10.7
FDP
8.3
-5.5
SVP
5.2
-6.2
DDU
3.1
-1.9

Coalition possibilities

50
Majority requires 26 seats
SPD
21
42%
FDP
4
8%
CDU
23
46%
SVP
2
4%
CDU + SPD
88.0%
CDU + FDP
54.0%
SPD + FDP
50.0%
CDU
46.0%

Distribution of seats in parliament

Which Parties Entered Parliament?

In the Parliamentary Election in Saarland 1965, 4 parties entered parliament: CDU with 23 seats, SPD with 21 seats, FDP with 4 seats and Saarländische Volkspartei with 2 seats.

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

After the Parliamentary Election in Saarland 1965, right-wing parties dominate parliament. 21 (42%) out of 50 seats are held by representatives of predominantly left-wing parties, while 29 (58%) seats are held by representatives of predominantly right-wing parties.
Parties in parliament
Seats in parliament : 50
Political orientation
Left-leaning parties : 21
Right-leaning parties : 29

Pre-election institute polls

Election result
CDU
42.7
SPD
40.7
FDP
8.3
SVP
5.2
DDU
3.1
Others
0

Election result

Party Votes Seats
CDU 42.7% +6.1% 23 +4
SPD 40.7% +10.7% 21 +5
FDP 8.3% -5.5% 4 -3
Saarländische Volkspartei 5.2% -6.2% 2 -4
Deutsche Demokratische Union 3.1% -1.9% 0 -2