Guyanese general election, 1985

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General elections were held in Guyana on 9 December 1985.[1] The result was a victory for the People's National Congress, which won 42 of the 53 seats. However, the elections were marred by fraud and the People's Progressive Party and Working People's Alliance withdrew on election day.[2] Voter turnout was 73.8%.[1]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/-
People's National Congress 228,718 78.5 42 +1
People's Progressive Party 45,926 15.8 8 -2
United Force 9,820 3.4 2 0
Working People's Alliance 4,176 1.4 1 New
Democratic Labour Movement 2,167 0.7 0 New
People's Democratic Movement 232 0.1 0 New
National Democratic Front 156 0.1 0 New
Invalid/blank votes 3,606
Total 294,801 100 53 0
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. ^ a b Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p363 ISBN 9780199283576
  2. ^ Nohlen, p367