1976 Bermudian general election

1976 Bermudian general election

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All 40 seats in the House of Assembly 21 seats needed for a majority

Party Leader Vote % Seats +/– UBP John Sharpe 55.48 26 −4 PLP Lois Browne-Evans 44.43 14 +4 This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. Premier before Premier after John Sharpe UBP John Sharpe UBP

General elections were held in Bermuda on 18 May 1976. ^[1] The ruling United Bermuda Party remained in power after winning 26 of the 40 seats in the House of Assembly, with the opposition Progressive Labour Party gaining three seat, giving it a total of fourteen.

Electoral system

The 40 members of the House of Assembly were elected in 20 two-member constituencies. Voters had two votes, with the two candidates with the highest vote number being elected.

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	United Bermuda Party	20,512	55.48	26	–4
	Progressive Labour Party	16,426	44.43	14	+4
	Independents	33	0.09	0	New
Total		36,971	100.00	40	0
Total votes		19,466	–
Registered voters/turnout		23,091	84.30
Source: The Royal Gazette

References

1. Archived Results 1976 Parliamentary Registry