British Honduras general election, 1961

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General elections were held in British Honduras on 26 March 1961. They were the first following a constitutional review, which had increased the number of elected seats from 9 to 18, whilst a further five members would be appointed by the Governor and two would be officials.[1] The result was a victory for the ruling People's United Party, which won all 18 seats.

Results

e • d Summary of the 26 March 1961 British Honduras Legislative Assembly election results
Parties Votes % Seats
People's United Party 13,975 64.67 18
National Independence Party 5,107 23.63 -
Christian Democratic Party 2,514 11.63 -
Independents 15 0.07 -
Total valid votes 21,611 100.00 18
Invalid votes 422
Total votes cast (turnout: 80.4%) 22,033
Registered voters 27,414

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p100 ISBN 9780199283576
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