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1976 Parliamentary Elections in Northern Cyprus
Parliamentary Elections in Northern Cyprus, 1976
Background
The parliamentary elections in Northern Cyprus took place on 20 June 1976. These were the first parliamentary elections after the invasion of Cyprus in 1974 and the first elections in the Turkish Federal State of Cyprus.
Candidates and Parties
A total of four parties stood for the parliamentary elections.
Results
### Presidential Election
Rauf Denktaş won the presidential election with over 70% of the vote.
### National Council Elections
The elections also determined the members of the National Council, which consists of 40 chairs. The National Union Party won 30 chairs in the elections.
References
* Cyprus
* Elections in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
* Cyprus State in 1976