1918 Romanian National Assembly election

History

• November 13-15, 1918 - Negotiations are held in Arad between the Hungarian government of Károlyi Mihály and the Central National Romanian Council, without reaching any agreement. News about the Belgrade agreement reach the Romanian delegation. The Central National Romanian Council retreats from negotiations and decides to hold elections and convey for the National Assembly of Romanians from Transylvania and Hungary, and to hand power to the latter.
• November 1918 - During a 12-day interval, elections are held for the National Assembly of Romanians of Transylvania and Hungary. Its 1,228 members are elected 5 each from the electoral districts established in 1910, and 628 to represent different social, professional and cultural organizations. The local enthusiasm gains momentum, as demands such as land reform, universal vote, and possible union with Romania are put forward.
• On December 1, 1918, the National Assembly of Romanians of Transylvania and Hungary, consisting of 1,228 elected representatives of the Romanians in Transylvania, Banat, Crișana and Maramureș, convened in Alba Iulia and decreed the Union of Transylvania with Romania
• On December 2, 1918 the High National Romanian Council of Transylvania formed a government under the name of Directory Council of Transylvania, headed by Iuliu Maniu.