1985 Gabonese parliamentary election

none Parliamentary elections were held in Gabon on 17 February and 3 March 1985. The country was a one-party state at the time, with the Gabonese Democratic Party as the sole legal party. The electoral system had been changed from the previous elections, with it now taking place in two stages; firstly a primary election where a candidate and deputy were elected in each constituency, followed by a nationwide ballot on the proposed candidates.Gabon Inter-Parliamentary Union The number of elected seats was increased from 89 to 111, with the addition of nine members appointed by the President, one from each province. Results Gabonese Democratic Party 767674 111 +22 Appointed members 9 New 3977 +32 807241 Inter-Parliamentary Union References Parliamentary Gabon Category:Parliamentary elections in Gabon Category:One-party elections