1961 Turkish General Election
15 October 1961 · The multiparty decades · 450 seats, 226 for a majority
General elections were held in Turkey on 15 October 1961. The Republican People's Party (CHP) emerged as the largest party, winning 173 of the 450 seats.
Prime Minister before
Cemal Gürsel (acting Fahri Özdilek)
Military
Prime Minister after
İsmet İnönü
CHP
Largest force
Republican People's Party
173 of 450 seats
Turnout
81.4%
The result
Republican People's Party
36.7% of votes · +5 seats
173
seats
CHP
İsmet İnönü · 36.7% of votes · -5 seats
173
seats
Justice Party
34.8% of votes
158
seats
AP
Ragıp Gümüşpala · 34.8% of votes
158
seats
New Turkey Party
13.7% of votes
65
seats
YTP
Ekrem Alican · 13.7% of votes
65
seats
Republican Villagers Nation Party
14.0% of votes
54
seats
CKMP
Osman Bölükbaşı · 14.0% of votes
54
seats