December 1937 Iraqi parliamentary election
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Parliamentary elections were held in Iraq on 18 December 1937 to elect the members of Chamber of Deputies.[1]
Introduction
After the assassination of
Results
Elections were held on 18 December 1937 amid public discontent with Sulayman's government and the military coup's leaders.[1][2][5] Members of the former Sulayman government, leftists, pro-military candidates were defeated in the elections.[2] The new parliament convened on 23 December 1937 and most members supported al-Midfai continuing as Prime Minister.
Aftermath
The new parliament continued its meetings until the al-Midfai government resigned on 25 December 1937 and a new government was formed by Nuri al-Said.[5][6] Due to disagreement within the new government, Parliament was dissolved again on 22 February 1939 and fresh elections were held in March 1939.[2]
References
- ^ a b Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p100
- ^ a b c d e Al-Hassani, Abdul Razzaq (1953) History of Iraqi Governments during Monarchy, Vol 5
- ^ Al-Barrak, Abdul Qadir. "ازمة سياسية وسقوط وزارة الانقلاب سنة 1937". Almada. Archived from the original on 2019-01-21. Retrieved 2019-01-21.
- ^ "من ذكريات نائب في العهد الملكي..ماذا كان يفعل برلمان الثلاثينيات". Algardenia. Archived from the original on 2018-12-27.
- ^ a b Al-Hassani, Abdul Razzaq. Modern History of Iraq, Vol 3.
- ^ Cole, Juan. "Iraq in 1939: British Alliance or Nationalist Neutrality toward the Axis?". Britain and the World. 5 (2): Page 204–222 – via ISSN 2043-8567 Available Online Aug 2012.
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