Constitutional Assembly elections were held in Ecuador on 30 November 1997.Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume II, p379 They followed a referendum earlier in the year, in which 65% of voters voted in favour of electing an Assembly.Ecuador, 25 May 1997: Election of a Constitutional Assembly Direct Democracy The referendum was held after a military coup on 5 February.

The Social Christian Party emerged as the largest faction in the Assembly, winning 20 of the 70 seats.

Results

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