General elections were held in Liechtenstein on 1 and 3 February 1974. The result was a victory for the Progressive Citizens' Party, which won 8 of the 15 seats in the Landtag. Voter turnout was 95%, although only male citizens were allowed to vote.[1] This was the last election contested by the Christian Social Party.
Electoral system
The 15 members of the Landtag were elected by open listproportional representation from two constituencies, Oberland with 9 seats and Unterland with 6 seats. The electoral threshold to be eligible to win seats in the Landtag had been reintroduced in 1973, but at a lowered 8%. The majority clause that had been in use since 1958 was abolished in 1973.[2] Only males aged 20 or above were eligible to vote.[1][3]
