Parliamentary elections were held in Iraq on 9 June 1954, although they were delayed until 14 June in some areas due to social upheaval.[1] The Constitutional Union Party remained the largest party in the Chamber of Deputies, winning 50 of the 135 seats, although 53 were won by independents.[1] Despite the government creating obstacles for opposition candidates, they were described as "undoubtedly the freest elections in Iraqi history" in 2001.[2]
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All 135 seats in the Chamber of Deputies 68 seats needed for a majority | |||||||||||||||||||
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Party | Seats | +/– | |
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Constitutional Union Party | 50 | –17 | |
Socialist Nation Party | 21 | +13 | |
National Patriotic Front | 10 | New | |
United Popular Front | 1 | –10 | |
Independents | 53 | +5 | |
Total | 135 | 0 | |
Source: Nohlen et al. |
Due to his concerns about the opposition's strength, Nuri al-Said sought to dissolve the parliament.[3] King Faisal II dissolved the newly elected parliament on 3 August and early elections were held in September.[2]