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This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
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General elections were held in Gibraltar on 11 September 1964. The Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights remained the largest party in the legislature, winning five of the eleven seats. [1]
The legislature was elected by single transferable vote. [2]
| Party | Seats | +/– | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights | 5 | +2 | |
| Independents | 6 | +3 | |
| Total | 11 | +4 | |
| Source: McHale | |||
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