1961 Syrian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Syria on 1 and 2 December 1961. The People's Party remained the largest party in parliament, winning 33 of the 172 seats.

1961 Syrian parliamentary election

1–2 December 1961

All 172 seats in the Parliament of Syria
87 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party Third party
 
Leader Nazim al-Kudsi Sabri al-Asali Michel Aflaq
Party People's National Party Ba'ath Party
Last election 30 19 22
Seats won 33 21 20
Seat change 3 2 2

Prime Minister before election

Izzat an-Nuss
Military

Elected Prime Minister

Maarouf al-Dawalibi
People's

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