1974 Rhodesian general election

General elections were held in Rhodesia on 30 July 1974. They saw the Rhodesian Front of Ian Smith re-elected, once more winning every one of the 50 seats elected by white voters.

1974 Rhodesian general election

30 July 1974

All 66 seats in the House of Assembly
34 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party
 
Leader Ian Smith
Party RF ANC Independents
Leader's seat Umzingwane
Last election 50
Seats won 50 6
Seat change New
Popular vote 55,597 1,590
Percentage 77.98%
(European)
53.36%
(African)
Swing 0.2pp New

Composition of the House of Assembly after the election

Prime Minister before election

Ian Smith
RF

Elected Prime Minister

Ian Smith
RF

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