Vincentian general election, 1957

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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General elections were held in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on 12 September 1957.[1] The result was a victory for the People's Political Party, which won five of the eight seats. Voter turnout was 70.9%.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/-
People's Political Party 9,702 49.4 5 +2
Saint Vincent Labour Party 3,741 19.0 0 New
People's Liberation Movement 2,981 15.2 1 New
Independents 3,325 16.4 2 -3
Invalid/blank votes 2,285
Total 21,943 100 8 0
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p600 ISBN 9780199283576
  2. ^ Nohlen, p602