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Senate and House contests reopen federal party competition

Legislative elections under the 1979 Constitution forced the five registered parties to test strength beyond regional strongholds.

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July 1979

Senate and House contests reopen federal party competition

Legislative elections under the 1979 Constitution forced the five registered parties to test strength beyond regional strongholds.

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What happened

Legislative elections under the 1979 Constitution forced the five registered parties to test strength beyond regional strongholds. The NPN emerged strongest but still had to navigate alliances and opposition blocs.

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