Gambian general election, 1966

The Gambia

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General elections were held in the Gambia on 28 May 1966. They were won by the ruling party, the People's Progressive Party, which took 24 of the 32 elected seats.[1] Voter turnout was 71.1%.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats
People's Progressive Party 81,231 65.32 24
United Party-Democratic Congress Alliance 33.37 8
Independents 1,630 1.31 0
Invalid/blank votes -
Total 124,992 100 32
Source: Nohlen et al

References

  1. ^ 1966 House of Representatives Election African Elections Database
  2. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p418 ISBN 0198296452
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