1989 Portuguese local elections

Electoral system All 305 municipalities are allocated a certain number of councilors to elect corresponding to the number of registered voters in a given municipality. Each party or coalition must present a list of candidates. The winner of the most voted list for the municipal council is automatically elected mayor, similar to first-past-the-post (FPTP). The lists are closed and the seats in each municipality are apportioned according to the D'Hondt method. By-elections (1985–1989) During the normal four-year term of local governments, one municipal council by-election was held in the municipality of Fundão on 18 October 1987, adding to this, one hundred and fifty-nine parishes also held a by-election for parish assemblies. == Parties ==

The main political forces involved in the election were: • Democratic and Social Centre (CDS)1, 2 • Democratic Unity Coalition (CDU)1 • Socialist Party (PS)1 • Social Democratic Party (PSD) 2 1 The PS formed coalitions with CDS, CDU and MDP/CDE in several municipalities. 2 The PS formed coalitions with CDS and PPM in some municipalities. ==Results==

Municipal Councils National summary of votes and seats Municipality map . Municipalities won by:■ - PSD: 113 ■ - PS: 116 ■ - CDU: 50 ■ - CDS: 20■ - UDP: 1 ■ - PSD coalitions: 1 ■ - PS coalitions: 4 City control The following table lists party control in all district capitals, highlighted in bold, as well as in municipalities above 100,000 inhabitants. Population estimates from the 1981 Census. Municipal Assemblies National summary of votes and seats Parish Assemblies National summary of votes and seats ==See also==