Sint Maarten general election, 1971

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General elections were held in Sint Maarten on 7 May 1971 to elect the 5 members of the Island Council. The result was a victory for the Democratic Party, which won four of the five Island Council seats.[1]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Democratic Party1,23459,444-1
Windward Islands People's Movement55226,591New
People's Progressive Movement29013.970New
Invalid/blank votes
Total2,0761005
Registered voters/turnout
Source: Lynch & Lynch[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Lynch, Edgar H.; Lynch, Julian C. (1999). Know Your Political History (Rev. ed.). Philipsburg, St. Martin: House of Nehesi Publ. pp. 40, 182. ISBN 0913441325.