1969 British Honduras general election

General elections were held in British Honduras in December 1969. Citizens elected 18 members to the British Honduras Legislative Assembly for a term of five years.

Registered29,823

Turnout75.03% ( 5.22pp)

Quick facts All 18 seats in the Legislative Assembly 10 seats needed for a majority, Registered ...

1969 British Honduras general election

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All 18 seats in the Legislative Assembly 10 seats needed for a majority
Registered	29,823
Turnout	75.03% ( 5.22pp)
First party Second party   Leader George Cadle Price Philip Goldson Party PUP NIP–PDM Leader since 1956 1962 Leader's seat Freetown Albert Last election 59.07%, 16 seats 40.25%, 2 seats Seats won 17 1 Seat change 1 1 Popular vote 12,888 8,910 Percentage 58.85% 40.68% Swing 1.05 pp 1.28 pp
Results by constituency
Premier before election George Cadle Price PUP Elected Premier George Cadle Price PUP

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The ruling People's United Party (PUP) won 17 of the 18 seats in the elections, increasing its large majority. Among the opposition only Philip Goldson, leader of the National Independence Party, retained his seat.^[1]