1962 Gambian parliamentary election

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Parliamentary elections were held in the Gambia between 22 and 31 May 1962. The result was a victory for the People's Progressive Party, which won 18 of the 32 elected seats. A further eight members were appointed by the Governor-general and protectorate chiefs.

Results


Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	People's Progressive Party	56,343	57.70	18	+9
	United Party	37,016	37.91	13	+8
	Democratic Congress Alliance	4,180	4.28	1	0
	Independents	108	0.11	0	–4
Appointees				8	0
Total		97,647	100.00	40	+13

Source: African Elections Database

References

1962 House of Representatives Election African Elections Database
Raya Dunayeskaya (1962) "In the Gambia during Elections" Africa Today, volume 9, number 6, pp12–15

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