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General elections were held in Western Samoa on 27 April 1951. [1] Although the 1948 elections had been fought by two political parties, the 1951 elections saw all candidates run as independents. [2]
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General elections were held in Western Samoa on 27 April 1951. [1] Although the 1948 elections had been fought by two political parties, the 1951 elections saw all candidates run as independents. [2]
The Legislative Assembly included twelve Samoans elected by the Fono of Faipule and five Europeans members directly elected by people with European status, which included people of mixed European and Samoan descent. [2] Prior to the elections, Chinese residents had been granted European status, [2] with 164 registering to vote. [3]
| Candidate | Votes | % | Notes |
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| Eugene Paul | 704 | 18.16 | Re-elected |
| Fred Betham | 640 | 16.51 | Re-elected |
| Arno Max Gurau | 628 | 16.20 | Elected |
| Harry Moors | 509 | 13.13 | Elected |
| Jacob Helg | 476 | 12.28 | Re-elected |
| Alfred Smyth | 400 | 10.32 | |
| W.F. Betham | 153 | 3.95 | |
| Edward Westbrook | 151 | 3.90 | |
| Joseph Stowers | 125 | 3.22 | |
| R. Latwer | 90 | 2.32 | |
| Total | 3,876 | 100.00 | |
| Source: Pacific Islands Monthly | |||
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