Trinidad and Tobago general election, 1950

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General elections were held in Trinidad and Tobago on 18 September 1950.[1] The result was a victory for the British Empire Citizens' and Workers' Home Rule Party, which won 6 of the 18 seats. Voter turnout was 70.1%.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/-
British Empire Citizens' and Workers' Home Rule Party41,92822.16+3
Trades Union Congress and Socialist Party19,91710.51-1
Trinidad Labour Party14,9927.92+2
Trade Union Council9,0254.80New
Party of Political Progress Groups6,5073.42New
Caribbean Socialist Party4,5292.41New
Independents93,10049.06+5
Invalid/blank votes8,492
Total198,45810018+9
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p635 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  2. Nohlen, p639
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