Election result

Who Won the Parliamentary Election in Saarland 1985?

In the Parliamentary Election in Saarland 1985, SPD received the most votes with 49.2%. Following were CDU with 37.3%, FDP with 10%, Die Grünen with 2.5%, Die Heimat with 0.7% and Deutsche Kommunistische Partei with 0.3%.

Voter Turnout: 85%

The voter turnout for the Parliamentary Election in Saarland 1985 was 85%.
SPD
49.2
+3.8
CDU
37.3
-6.7
FDP
10.0
+3.1
Die Grünen
2.5
-0.4
Heimat
0.7
DKP
0.3
-0.2

Coalition possibilities

51
Majority requires 26 seats
SPD
26
51%
FDP
5
9.8%
CDU
20
39.2%
SPD
51.0%
CDU + FDP
49.0%
FDP
9.8%

Distribution of seats in parliament

Which Parties Entered Parliament?

In the Parliamentary Election in Saarland 1985, 3 parties entered parliament: SPD with 26 seats, CDU with 20 seats and FDP with 5 seats.

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

After the Parliamentary Election in Saarland 1985, the number of left-wing and right-wing representatives in parliament is roughly equal. 26 (51%) out of 51 seats are held by representatives of predominantly left-wing parties, while 25 (49%) seats are held by representatives of predominantly right-wing parties.
Parties in parliament
Seats in parliament : 51
Political orientation
Left-leaning parties : 26
Right-leaning parties : 25

Pre-election institute polls

Election result
SPD
49.2
CDU
37.3
FDP
10
Others
3.5

Election result

Party Votes Seats
SPD 49.2% +3.8% 26 +2
CDU 37.3% -6.7% 20 -3
FDP 10.0% +3.1% 5 +1
Die Grünen 2.5% -0.4% 0 ±0
Die Heimat 0.7% +0.7% 0 ±0
Deutsche Kommunistische Partei 0.3% -0.2% 0 ±0