General Elections in Manisa Which is Established One Party Management (1923-1931)
Abstract
Established in 1920, the First Grand National Assembly was renewed by election after the Turkish War of Independence. Groundwork for the election was put into place upon the renewal decision in April 1923. This election marks the beginning of the single-party period. Individuals with extensive local influence played a significant role in determining the candidates for the 1923 deputy election in Manisa. Spanning over three months on a national level, elections in Manisa was completed in only five weeks. Manisa sent nine deputies to the Assembly with this election. 1927 deputy election was held only with the CHF candidates, and it was more of an acknowledgment than an election. The secondary voter election was concluded on August 10, 1927, and the deputy elections on September 8. Unlike the National election, Manisa started and concluded its deputy election on September 2. Once again, nine deputies were elected in Manisa. The general election of 1931 was held seven months early. CHF reserved 30 seats for independent candidates in 22 out of 63 constituencies. Eight candidates from CHF were miming in Manisa, which had a total of nine seats, and one spot was reserved for an independent candidate. The secondary voter elections in Manisa were held between April 4 and 13. Deputy election was held on April 24, same as the rest of the country. Eventually, secondary voters elected eight CHF candidates, and tsmet Pasha for the independent seat.