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General elections were held in Gibraltar on 23 September 1959. The Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights remained the largest party in the legislature, winning three of the seven elected seats. [1]
The legislature was elected by single transferable vote. [2]
A total of 13 candidates contested the elections; four for the Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights, four representing the Transport and General Workers' Union and five independents. [2]
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights | 3,583 | 41.95 | 3 | –1 | |
| Transport and General Workers' Union | 982 | 11.50 | 1 | New | |
| Independents | 3,976 | 46.55 | 3 | +1 | |
| Total | 8,541 | 100.00 | 7 | 0 | |
| Source: Garcia, Parliament | |||||
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