1951 Antiguan general election
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General elections were held in Antigua and Barbuda on 20 December 1951.[1] The election was the first in Antigua and Barbuda to be held under universal suffrage.[2] Vere Bird formed the Antigua Labour Party in 1951 and led the party to victory, winning all eight elected seats on the legislative council.[3] Voter turnout was 70%.[1]
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20 December 1951
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All 8 elected seats in the Legislative Council 5 seats needed for a majority | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Turnout | 70.33% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
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| Antigua Labour Party | 4,182 | 87.40 | 8 | |
| Independents | 603 | 12.60 | 0 | |
| Total | 4,785 | 100.00 | 8 | |
| Valid votes | 4,785 | 98.80 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 58 | 1.20 | ||
| Total votes | 4,843 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 6,886 | 70.33 | ||
| Source: Nohlen | ||||