1972 Jamaican general election

General elections were held in Jamaica on 29 February 1972.[1] The result was a victory for the People's National Party, which won 37 of the 53 seats. Voter turnout was 78.9%.[1]

1972 Jamaica general election

29 February 1972
53 seats in the House of Representatives 27 seats needed for a majority
Party Leader % Seats ± PNP Michael Manley 56.36 37 +17 JLP Hugh Shearer 43.40 16 -17 This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister before Prime Minister after Hugh Shearer JLP Michael Manley PNP

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	People's National Party	266,927	56.36	37	+17
	Jamaica Labour Party	205,587	43.40	16	–17
	Christian Democratic Party	109	0.02	0	New
	Independents	1,028	0.22	0	0
Total		473,651	100.00	53	0
Valid votes		473,651	99.14
Invalid/blank votes		4,120	0.86
Total votes		477,771	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		605,662	78.88
Source: Nohlen

References

1. Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p430 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6