1939 Saudi Arabian municipal elections
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Municipal elections were held in Saudi Arabia in March 1939.[1] Although elections had been held during the Ottoman era and municipal elections were held in Mecca in 1924 and 1926 after its conquest by Ibn Saud,[2] these were the first in united Saudi Arabia.[3]
The number of elected members varied by city; fourteen in Mecca, eight in Jedda and Medina and four in all other municipalities.[1]
Background
The elections were held in accordance with the 1938 municipalities law.[1] Mayors remained unelected, but could be questioned by the elected members.[1]
Results
Following the elections, Taher Al-Dabbagh became head of Mecca City Council.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "انحيازاً للمُستقبل .. سأمتنع عن التصويت بالإنتخابات البلدية". Mahsabbagh. 12 April 2011.
- ^ Toby Matthieson (2015). "Centre–Periphery Relations and the Emergence of a Public Sphere in Saudi Arabia: The Municipal Elections in the Eastern Province, 1954–1960". British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies. 42 (3): 320–338.
- ^ "وتسقط ورقة التوت..!". Al Sharq. 4 July 2017.