1962 Faroese general election

General elections were held in the Faroe Islands on 8 November 1962. The Social Democratic Party emerged as the largest party in the Løgting, winning 8 of the 29 seats.[1]

1962 Faroese general election
Faroe Islands
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PartyLeader%Seats+/–
Social DemocraticPeter Mohr Dam27.4580
RepublicErlendur Patursson21.656−1
UnionJohan Poulsen20.336−1
People'sHákun Djurhuus20.246+1
Self-GovernmentNiels Poulsen5.8820
ProgressKjartan Mohr4.4510
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister before Prime Minister after
Peter Mohr Dam
Social Democratic
Hákun Djurhuus
People's

Results

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Social Democratic Party4,16127.4580
Republican Party3,28121.656–1
Union Party3,08220.336–1
People's Party3,06820.246+1
Self-Government Party8925.8820
Progress Party6744.4510
Total15,158100.0029–1
Source: Election Passport (votes)

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