1976 Jamaican general election

General elections were held in Jamaica on 15 December 1976.[1] The result was a victory for the People's National Party, which won 47 of the 60 seats. Voter turnout was 85%.[1]

1976 Jamaica general election
Jamaica
← 197215 December 19761980 →

All 60 seats in the House of Representatives
31 seats needed for a majority
Turnout85.21% (Increase 6.33pp)
PartyLeader%Seats+/–
PNPMichael Manley56.7747+10
JLPEdward Seaga43.2313−3
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister before Prime Minister after
Michael Manley
PNP
Michael Manley
PNP

Results

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PartyVotes%Seats+/–
People's National Party417,76856.7747+10
Jamaica Labour Party318,18043.2313–3
Total735,948100.0060+7
Valid votes735,94899.16
Invalid/blank votes6,2010.84
Total votes742,149100.00
Registered voters/turnout870,97285.21
Source: Nohlen

References

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