1976 Anguillian general election

Politics of Anguilla


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General elections were held in Anguilla on 15 March 1976. The result was a victory for the People's Progressive Party, which won six of the seven seats in the House of Assembly.

Background

The elections were the first held under a new constitution, which provided for a Legislative Assembly with seven elected members, two appointed members and three ex-officio members (the Attorney General, Chief Secretary and Financial Secretary) and a Speaker.

Results

Everet Romney and Clive Smith were appointed as the nominated members.


Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	People's Progressive Party			6	0
	Independents			1	0
Appointed members				2	+1
Total				9	+1

Total votes		2,725	–
Registered voters/turnout		3,802	71.67
Source: Caribbean Elections

References

...If he is in his coffin The Anguillan, 25 April 2014
^ Nominated members: To be, or not to be, that is the question! Government of Anguilla
The Anguilla (Constitution) Order 1976 United Kingdom Legislation

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