Belizean legislative election, 1979

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A legislative election was held in Belize on 21 November 1979. Belizeans elected 18 members to the House of Representatives for a term of five years.

The ruling People's United Party (PUP) won the largest share (13) of seats in the election.

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Summary of the 21 November 1979 Belize House of Representatives election results

Parties	Votes	%	Seats
People's United Party	23,309	52.44	13
United Democratic Party	21,045	47.35	5
Toledo Progressive Party	96	0.22	-
Total valid votes	44,450		18
Invalid votes	521
Total votes cast (turnout: 89.8%)	44,971
Registered voters	50,091

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