1960 Guamanian legislative election

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Parliamentary elections were held in Guam in 1960. The Popular Party won all 21 seats, in a "blackjack victory". [1]

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Electoral system

The 21 members of the Legislature were elected from a single district, with the candidates receiving the most votes being elected. Candidates were required to be at least 25 years old and have lived in Guam for at least five years before the election. [2]

Results

The Popular Party won all 21 seats, with the Territorial Party left seatless. [1]

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