Caucus'70
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Caucus'70 Fractie'70 | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 1970 |
| Merger of | Catholic State Party-dissidents Protestant State Party-dissidents |
| Youth wing | JF |
| Ideology | Christian democracy Pacifism Green politics |
| Political position | Centre-left to Centre |
| National affiliation | Plural 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
|
 9.2
|
23
|
Government SDRP-CRP-F'70 |
| 1981 | 15.2% #4 | 34 / 220
|
2.4
|
4
|
Government SDRP-CRP-F'70 |
| 1985 | 3.3% #6 | 7 / 220
|
 11.9
|
27
|
Government SDRP-CRP-F'70 |
| 1989 | 0.7% #10 | 1 / 220
|
2.6
|
6
|
Opposition |
Leaders
- Marie Ter Veldth (1970-1985)