1971 Trinidad and Tobago general election

General elections were held in Trinidad and Tobago on 24 May 1971.^[1] The result was a victory for the People's National Movement, which won all 36 seats. Due to a boycott by all major opposition parties protesting at fraud related to the voting machines used in previous elections,^[2] voter turnout was just 33%.^[3]

Quick facts All 36 seats in the House of Representatives 19 seats needed for a majority, Turnout ...

1971 Trinidad and Tobago general election

← 1966 24 May 1971 (1971-05-24) 1976 →
All 36 seats in the House of Representatives 19 seats needed for a majority
Turnout	33.2 ( 46.9pp)
First party   Leader Eric Williams Party PNM Last election 52.4%, 24 seats, Seats won 36 Seat change 12 Popular vote 99,723 Percentage 84.1% Swing 31.7pp
Prime Minister before election Eric Williams PNM Subsequent Prime Minister Eric Williams PNM

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