Caucus'70

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Caucus'70

Fractie'70
Founded1970
Merger ofCatholic State Party-dissidents
Protestant State Party-dissidents
Youth wingJF
IdeologyChristian democracy
Pacifism
Green politics
Political positionCentre-left to Centre
National affiliationPlural Left (1970-2001, 2005- )
Third millennium (1999-2005)
Colors  Dark Orchid
State Assembly
5 / 220

Caucus'70 (Dutch: Fractie'70) is green-pacifist christian democratic political party in Schokland. The party was founded by dissidents from the Catholic State Party and the Protestant State Party.

History

The party was kingmaker in the creation of the 1970 cabinet, it was the first cabinet in 60 years without the traditional parties KRP and PRP.

Election results

State Assembly

Election year % of votes Seats won +/- (% point) +/- (seats) Govt?
1973 3.6% #6
7 / 220
New party New party Minority government
SDRP-CRP-F'70-VCRP
1977 12.8% #4
30 / 220
Increase 9.2 Increase 23 Government
SDRP-CRP-F'70
1981 15.2% #4
34 / 220
Increase 2.4 Increase 4 Government
SDRP-CRP-F'70
1985 3.3% #6
7 / 220
Decrease 11.9 Decrease 27 Government
SDRP-CRP-F'70
1989 0.7% #10
1 / 220
Decrease 2.6 Decrease 6 Opposition

Leaders

  • Marie Ter Veldth (1970-1985)