1976 Jamaican general election

General elections were held in Jamaica on 15 December 1976.[1] The result was a victory for the People's National Party, which won 47 of the 60 seats. Voter turnout was 85.2%.[1]

1976 Jamaica general election

15 December 1976
60 seats in the House of Representatives 31 seats needed for a majority
Party Leader % Seats ± PNP Michael Manley 56.77 47 +10 JLP Edward Seaga 43.23 13 -3 This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister before Prime Minister after Michael Manley PNP Michael Manley PNP

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	People's National Party	417,768	56.77	47	+10
	Jamaica Labour Party	318,180	43.23	13	–3
Total		735,948	100.00	60	+7
Valid votes		735,948	99.16
Invalid/blank votes		6,201	0.84
Total votes		742,149	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		870,972	85.21
Source: Nohlen

Voting results Jamaica Labour Party   43.23% People's National Party   56.77% Others   0.59%

Seat distribution Jamaica Labour Party   21.67% People's National Party   78.33% Others   0%

References

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