Rhineland-Palatinate state election, 1967

  • SPD: 39
  • CDU: 49
  • FDP: 8
  • NPD: 4

The state election in Rhineland- Palatinate in 1967 took place on April 23. There were only five parties for election: CDU, SPD, FDP, NPD and DFU. The CDU was able to strengthen its position as the largest party, but fell just short of an absolute majority. FDP and SPD suffered losses mandate. The NPD on first attempt in the catchment in the parliament and became the second opposition party, in addition to the SPD. As the only party the German Peace Union not made ​​it into the parliament. The guided by Prime Minister Peter Altmeier coalition of CDU and FDP was continued.

Starting position

One led by Prime Minister Peter Altmeier coalition of CDU and FDP, the SPD was over as an opposition party in parliament.

Election result

Parliamentary elections on April 23, 1967

Eligible voters: 2,387,307

Voters: 1,872,966 ( Turnout: 78.46 %)

Valid Votes: 1,843,959 Invalid votes: 29 007 (1.55 %)

After the election

After the election was Peter Altmeier Prime Minister again. He formed the Cabinet Altmeier VI. On May 19, 1969 Helmut Kohl took over from him, and then ruled until the fall of 1976 ( the Kohl II, the Kohl II, Cabinet Kohl III).

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