1996 Iranian Legislative Election
8 March and 19 April 1996 · The Islamic Republic · 270 seats, 135 for a majority
Combatant Clergy Association and allies finished first with 110 of 270 seats. Turnout 71.1%.
The Guardian Council vets every candidate before the vote, so the field is settled before the campaign begins.
President before
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President (continued)
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Largest force
Combatant Clergy Association and allies
110 of 270 seats
Turnout
71.1%
The result
Combatant Clergy Association and allies
-40 seats
110
seats
Combatant Clerics of Tehran and allies
+80 seats
80
seats
Executives of Construction Party and allies
80
seats