Christian Democratic Party (Jamaica)

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The Christian Democratic Party was a political party in Jamaica. It first contested national elections in 1972, but received only 109 votes and failed to win a seat. [1] It did not contest any further elections. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p433-435 ISBN   978-0-19-928357-6
  2. ↑ Nohlen, p432
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