1972 Jamaican general election

General elections were held in Jamaica on 29 February 1972.[1] The result was a victory for the People's National Party, which won 37 of the 53 seats. Voter turnout was 78.9%.[1]

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Results

Party Votes % Seats +/-
People's National Party266,92756.437+17
Jamaica Labour Party205,58743.416-17
Christian Democratic Party1090.00New
Independents1,0280.200
Invalid/blank votes4,120
Total477,771100530
Source: Nohlen
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References

  1. Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p430 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
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