1976 Anguillian general election

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General elections were held in Anguilla on 15 March 1976. The result was a victory for the People's Progressive Party, which won six of the seven seats in the House of Assembly. [1]

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Background

The elections were the first held under a new constitution, which provided for a Legislative Assembly with seven elected members, two appointed members and three ex-officio members (the Attorney General, Chief Secretary and Financial Secretary) and a Speaker. [2] [3]

Results

Everet Romney and Clive Smith were appointed as the nominated members. [2]

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
People's Progressive Party 60
Independents10
Appointed members2+1
Total9+1
Total votes2,725
Registered voters/turnout3,80271.67
Source: Caribbean Elections

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