1972 Anguillian general election
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General elections were held in Anguilla on 24 July 1972. The People's Progressive Party won six of the seven seats and its leader Ronald Webster became chair of the council.[1] Webster was later appointed as the first Chief Minister shortly before the 1976 elections.
Background[edit]
In 1971 the British government had taken over direct rule of Anguilla due to disputes over the island remaining part of the Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla federation. The Anguilla Council was created, with seven members elected from single-member constituencies and up to six nominated members.[1][2]
Results[edit]
Only one member was nominated to the council, Idalia Gumbs.[2]
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People's Progressive Party | 6 | |||
| Independents | 1 | |||
| Appointed members | 1 | |||
| Total | 8 | |||
| Total votes | 1,457 | – | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,105 | 46.92 | ||
| Source: Caribbean Elections | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ a b General Election Results - 24 July 1972 Caribbean Elections
- ^ a b Nominated members: To be, or not to be, that is the question! Government of Anguilla
