British Guiana general election, 1964

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General elections were held in British Guiana on 7 December 1964.[1] They were the first held under proportional representation,[2] and saw the People's Progressive Party win 24 of the 53 directly elected seats. However, the People's National Congress (22 seats) and United Force (7 seats) were able to form a coalition government with a working majority. Despite losing the elections, Prime Minister and PPP leader Cheddi Jagan refused to resign, and had to be removed by Governor Richard Luyt, with Forbes Burnham replacing him.[2] Voter turnout was 97.0%.[1]

This would be the last free election held in what would eventually become Guyana until 1992.

Results

Party Votes % Seats
People's Progressive Party109,33245.824
People's National Congress96,65740.522
United Force29,61212.47
Justice Party1,3340.60
Guiana United Muslim Party1,1940.50
Peace, Equality and Prosperity Party2240.10
National Labour Front1770.10
Invalid/blank votes1,590
Total240,12010053
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p363 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  2. 2.0 2.1 Nohlen, p355