Germany 1961 Election
87.7%
Turnout
29,754,520
Total Votes
499
Seats
| # | Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CDU/CSU | 14,298,399 | 45.3% | 242 |
| 2 | SPD | 11,427,355 | 36.2% | 190 |
| 3 | FDP | 4,028,766 | 12.8% | 67 |
Previous parliamentary election: 1957 – won by CDU/CSU (turnout -0.1pp)