General elections were held in Monaco on 25 February and 3 March 1963.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1357 The elections were the first since the promulgation of a new constitution implemented after Prince Rainier III relinquished his absolute rule over the principality, and the first in which women were permitted to vote."Monaco Women Vote For The First Time", UPI report in Indianapolis Star, 25 February 1963, p2 The result was a victory for the National and Democratic Union, which won 17 of the 18 seats in the National Council.
Electoral system Voters can either choose a party list or choose candidates from various lists ("panachage") for the 18 seats. To be elected a candidate must receive a majority of valid votes. If the 18 seats are not filled in the first round, the remaining seats are elected in a second round by a simple majority.
Results Sixteen seats were won in the first round, with two decided in the second.
First round
Second round
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