Seretse Khama1965
The BDP wins the legislative elections, first to be held under universal adult suffrage, Seretse Khama becomes Prime Minister
Botswana · Government / Government of Botswana. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The BDP wins the legislative elections, first to be held under universal adult suffrage, Seretse Khama becomes Prime Minister
The BDP wins the general election, Khama is re-elected for another term
The BDP wins a majority, Khama is re-elected as President
General elections, BDP wins a majority, Quett Masire is re-elected as President
Legislative elections, BDP secures 53% of vote, Masire re-elected by National Assembly
Botswana election results show the ruling Botswana Democratic Party of Pres. Festus Mogae winning 30 of 40 seats in the National Assembly
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