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1972 Bermudian general election

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1972 Bermudian general election
Bermuda
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40 seats in the House of Assembly
21 seats needed for a majority
Party Leader Vote % Seats +/–
UBP Edward Richards 61.8 30 0
PLP Lois Browne-Evans 38.2 10 0
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Government Leader before Government Leader after
Edward Richards
UBP
Edward Richards
UBP

General elections were held in Bermuda on 7 June 1972.[1] The ruling United Bermuda Party remained in power, again winning 30 of the 40 seats in the House of Assembly.

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/–
United Bermuda Party 21,036 61.8 30 0
Progressive Labour Party 13,018 38.2 10 0
Total 34,054 100 40 0
Valid votes
Invalid votes
Total votes cast 17,673 100
Registered voter/turnout 22,981 76.9
Source: Caribbean Elections

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