Antigua and Barbuda general election, 1951

General elections were held in Antigua and Barbuda on 20 December 1951.[1] The election was the first in Antigua and Barbuda to be held under universal suffrage.[2] Vere Bird formed the Antigua Labour Party in 1951 and led the party to victory, winning all 8 seats on the legislative council.[3] Voter turnout was 70.3%.[1]

Results

Party Votes % Seats
Antigua Labour Party4,18287.48
Independents60312.60
Invalid/blank votes58--
Total4,8431008
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p66 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  2. ↑ The Europa World Year Book 2004. Taylor and Francis. 2004. p. 513. ISBN 1-85743-254-1.
  3. ↑ Gunson, Phil; Chamberlain, Greg; Thompson, Andrew (1991). The Dictionary of Contemporary Politics of Central America and the Caribbean. Routledge. p. 40. ISBN 0-415-02445-5.