British Honduras general election, 1965
British Honduras general election, 1965
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A legislative election was held in British Honduras (now Belize) on 1 March 1965. Belizeans elected 18 members to the British Honduras Legislative Assembly.
The ruling People's United Party (PUP) won 16 of 18 seats in the election. However, the opposition National Independence Party entered the Legislative Assembly for the first time in the election, with party leader Philip Goldson winning in the Albert constituency[1] and Edwin Morey winning in Toledo North.[2]
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Summary of the 1 March 1965 British Honduras Legislative Assembly election results
Parties |
Votes |
% |
Seats |
People's United Party |
15,271 |
57.8 |
16 |
National Independence Party |
10,407 |
39.4 |
2 |
Independents |
753 |
2.8 |
- |
Total valid votes |
26,431 |
100.00 |
18 |
Invalid votes |
770 |
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Total votes cast (turnout: 69.8%) |
26,431 |
Registered voters |
37,860 |
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