Grenadian general election, 1951

Grenadian general election, 1951

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The 1951 Grenadian general election was held on the basis of universal adult sufferage to fill the elected seats of the Legislative Council in the British Colony of Grenada. Eric Gairy`s Grenada United Labour Party (GULP/United Labour) won 6 of the 8 seats. At this time the Legislative Council had few powers. The role of head of government remained with the Administrator.

Background

This was the first election in Grenada`s history held on the basis of universal adult sufferage.

Campaign

Only one political party existed at this time Eric Gairy`s Grenada United Labour Party (GULP/United Labour).

Election results

Colony of Grenada Legislative Council Election Results - 10th October 1951

Parties	Votes	%	+/-	Seats	+/-
Grenada United Labour Party(GULP/United Labour)	13,328	63.9	+63.9	6	+6
Independents	7,509	36.1	-63.9	2	-3
Total	20,837			8
Source: [1] 'General Elections in the Eastern Caribbean Patrick A.M.Emmanuel Table 13, p.47

References

External links

• http://pdba.georgetown.edu/Elecdata/Grenada/parl51-76.html

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