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1931 Saint Lucian general election

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General elections were held in Saint Lucia in 1931.

Background

In 1924 a partially elected Legislative Council of 12 members was established with nine nominated seats and three elected seats. Prior to the 1931 elections women were given the right to vote and run for office.

Campaign

Louis McVane was the only candidate in Northern District. Western District was contested by H.E. Belmar and DuBoulay, who had a heated campaign.

Results

All three MLCs elected in 1928 were re-elected; George Palmer in Eastern District, McVane in Northern District and Belmar in Western District.

References

  1. ^ "History of Elections in Saint Lucia". St Lucia Electoral Department. Government of Saint Lucia. Archived from the original on 12 August 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
  2. Yearbook of the Bermudas, the Bahamas, British Guiana, British Honduras, and the British West Indies. 1934. p. 258.
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