1940 Lithuanian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Lithuania on 14–15 July 1940 to the so-called People's Seimas. They followed an ultimatum from the Soviet Union to allow Soviet troops to enter the country and operate freely. The elections were rigged and only communist candidates were allowed to run.

1940 Lithuanian parliamentary election

14–15 July 1940

All 79 seats in the People's Seimas
40 seats needed for a majority
Turnout95.1%
PartyLeader % Seats
LKP and allies Antanas Sniečkus 99.2 79
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister before Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars after
Vincas Krėvė-Mickevičius
Independent
Mečislovas Gedvilas
LKP
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