1968 Iranian local elections
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1968 Iranian local elections
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The first ever local elections in Iran were held in 1968, to elect the members of city and town municipal councils (Anjoman). The elections were scheduled for the beginning of May, however after being delayed several times, it started on 4 October 1968 for 175 local councils. The result was a victory for the New Iran Party. According to Dilip Hiro, 90% of the voters in Tehran abstained, a way to mildly express dissent.
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