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Federal elections were held in Germany on 31 July 1932, following the premature dissolution of the Reichstag. [1] The Nazi Party made significant gains and became the largest party in the Reichstag for the first time, although they failed to win a majority.
Therefore, the 1932 election was the last presidential election in Germany until 1949 (by which point the country was divided into West Germany and East Germany). It remains, until today, the last direct election of the German President. All presidential elections after World War II have been indirect.
25 February – Adolf Hitler obtains German citizenship by naturalization, opening the opportunity for him to run in the 1932 election for Reichspräsident. [1]10 April – Paul von Hindenburg is re-elected president of Germany.
Federal elections were held in Germany on 6 November 1932. [1] The Nazi Party saw its vote share fall by four percentage points, while there were slight increases for the Communist Party of Germany and the national conservative German National People's Party.
In the 1932 presidential election, Brüning vigorously campaigned for Hindenburg along with virtually the entire German left and centre, calling him a "venerated historical personality" and "the keeper of the constitution". After two rounds of voting Hindenburg was re-elected with a substantial majority over his main opponent, Hitler.
Pages in category "1932 elections in Germany" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
November 1932 German federal election; United Kingdom. 1932 Cardiganshire by-election; 1932 North Cornwall by-election; 1932 Croydon South by-election;
The Nazi-Communist co-operation damages the Nazis at the upcoming election with many right-wing voters switching back to the German National People's Party. November 6 – November 1932 German federal election: The Nazis remain the largest party in the Reichstag but their share of the seats drops from 37% to 32%.