Gibraltar general election, 1976

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General elections were held in Gibraltar in 1976. The result was a victory for the Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights, which won eight of the 15 seats in the House of Assembly. [1]

Gibraltar British Overseas Territory

Gibraltar is a disputed territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula.It has an area of 6.7 km2 (2.6 sq mi) and is bordered to the north by Spain. The landscape is dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar at the foot of which is a densely populated town area, home to over 30,000 people, primarily Gibraltarians. It shares a maritime border with Morocco.

Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights

The Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights (AACR) was a political party in Gibraltar.

Gibraltar Parliament

The Gibraltar Parliament is the legislature of the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. Between 1969 and 2006, it was called the Gibraltar House of Assembly.

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Electoral system

The electoral system for the House of Assembly allowed each voter to vote for up to eight candidates. [2]

Results

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights 80
Gibraltar Democratic Movement 4New
Commonwealth Party 0New
Independents3New
Total150
Source: McHale

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References

  1. Vincent E McHale (1983) Political parties of Europe, Greenwood Press, p327 ISBN   0-313-23804-9
  2. McHale, p322