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1962 Gambian parliamentary election

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Parliamentary elections were held in the Gambia between 22 and 31 May 1962.[1] The result was a victory for the People's Progressive Party, which won 18 of the 32 elected seats.[2] A further eight members were appointed by the Governor-general and protectorate chiefs.

Results

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PartyVotes%Seats+/–
People's Progressive Party56,34357.7018+9
United Party37,01637.9113+8
Democratic Congress Alliance4,1804.2810
Independents1080.110–4
Appointees80
Total97,647100.0040+13
Source: African Elections Database

References

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  1. ^ 1962 House of Representatives Election African Elections Database
  2. ^ Raya Dunayeskaya (1962) "In the Gambia during Elections" Africa Today, volume 9, number 6, pp12–15