1949 Portuguese legislative election

1949 Portuguese legislative election

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120 seats in the National Assembly 61 seats needed for a majority
First party   Leader António de Oliveira Salazar Party UN Last election 120 seats Seats won 120 Seat change Popular vote 927,264 Percentage 100.0% Swing
Prime Minister before election António de Oliveira Salazar UN Prime Minister after election António de Oliveira Salazar UN

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Parliamentary elections were held in Portugal on 13 November 1949.^[1] Following the late withdrawal of the Democratic Opposition, only eight opposition candidates ran against the ruling National Union.