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
| Share of the Grand National Assembly | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican People's Party | — | 173 | +5 | 3.724.752 | 36.7% | — | |
| CHP | İsmet İnönü | 173 | -5 | 3.724.752 | 36.7% | -4.6 | |
| Justice Party | — | 158 | — | 3.527.435 | 34.8% | — | |
| AP | Ragıp Gümüşpala | 158 | — | 3.527.435 | 34.8% | — | |
| New Turkey Party | — | 65 | — | 1.391.934 | 13.7% | — | |
| YTP | Ekrem Alican | 65 | — | 1.391.934 | 13.7% | — | |
| Republican Villagers Nation Party | — | 54 | — | 1.415.390 | 14.0% | — | |
| CKMP | Osman Bölükbaşı | 54 | — | 1.415.390 | 14.0% | — |