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General elections were held in the Bahamas on 26 November 1962, the first under universal suffrage. Whilst the Progressive Liberal Party won the most votes, the United Bahamian Party won the most seats, largely as a result of gerrymandering.

Results

Elected MPs

References

1. General elections in the Bahamas: May 7, 2012 OAS
2. Brief History Of the Voting In The Bahamas Government of Bahamas
3. Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p73 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
4. Colin A. Hughes (1981) Race and Politics in the Bahamas ISBN 978-0-312-66136-6

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