1977 Paraguayan Constitutional Assembly election

1977 Paraguayan Constitutional Assembly election

6 February 1977

120 seats in the Constitutional Assembly 61 seats needed for a majority

Party Leader Vote % Seats Colorado Alfredo Stroessner 100 This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

Constitutional Assembly elections were held in Paraguay on 6 February 1977. The Colorado Party was the only party to contest the elections amidst an opposition boycott, and won all seats. Voter turnout was 82.8%. Following the election, the constitution was amended to scrap term limits, allowing President Alfredo Stroessner to contest the 1978 elections.

Results

Party		Votes	%
	Colorado Party	687,065	100.00
Total		687,065	100.00
Valid votes		687,065	84.00
Invalid/blank votes		130,870	16.00
Total votes		817,935	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		987,917	82.79
Source: Nohlen