1959 Greenlandic Provincial Council election
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Provincial Council elections were held in Greenland on 29 June 1959.[1] A total of 67 candidates contested the 13 seats,[1] with Elisabeth Johansen, who was successful in Uummannaq, becoming the first woman elected to the Provincial Council.[2]
Electoral system
Members of the Provincial Council were elected by first-past-the-post voting in 13 single-member constituencies.
Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independents | 13 | |||
| Total | 13 | |||
| Valid votes | 6,641 | 97.65 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 160 | 2.35 | ||
| Total votes | 6,801 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 11,599 | 58.63 | ||
| Source: Danmarks Statistik | ||||
Elected members
Aftermath
In May 1961 three additional constituencies were created covering Angmagssalik, Scoresbysund and Thule, with elections to fill these seats held on 30 May.[1] Hendrik Abelsen was elected in Angmagssalik, Peter Jensen was elected in Thule and Magtikalaat Arqe in Scoresysund.[3]
Knud Kristiansen was unable to attend sessions in May 1963, with Rasmus Kleemann acting as a substitute.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Statistisk Årbog 1962". Danmarks Statistik.
- ^ Adrian Howkins & Peder Roberts (2023). The Cambridge History of the Polar Regions. Cambridge University Press. p. 564. ISBN 978-1-108-62795-5.
- ^ a b Axel Kjœr Sørensen (2007) Denmark-Greenland in the twentieth Century p176
