1980 Romanian parliamentary election

1980 Romanian parliamentary election

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All 369 seats in the Great National Assembly
First party   Leader Nicolae Ceaușescu Party PCR Alliance FDUS Seats won 369 Seat change 20 Popular vote 15,398,443 Percentage 98.52%
Prime Minister before election Ilie Verdeț PCR Elected Prime Minister Ilie Verdeț PCR

Parliamentary elections were held in Romania on 9 March 1980.^[1] The Front of Socialist Unity and Democracy (FDUS), dominated by the Romanian Communist Party (PCR) and including other mass organisations, was the only organisation that contested the election.^[2] No prospective candidate could run for office without the Front's prior approval.^[3] The Front won all 369 seats in the Great National Assembly.^[4]

Candidates were elected in single member constituencies, and had to receive over 50% of the vote.^[5] If no candidate passed this threshold, or if voter turnout in the constituency was less than 50%, re-runs were held until the requirements were met.^[5] Voters had the option of voting against the Front candidates.^[2]