Bermudian general election, 1980

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General elections were held in Bermuda in December 1980.[1] The result was a victory for the United Bermuda Party, which won 22 of the 40 seats.

Electoral system

The 40 members of the House of Assembly were elected in 20 two-member constituencies. Voters had two votes, with the two candidates with the highest vote number being elected.

Results

Of the 30,981 registered voters, 24,736 cast valid votes.[1] In 18 constituencies both elected members were from the same party, whilst two constituencies elected one member of the United Bermuda Party and one from the Progressive Labour Party.[1]

Party Votes % Seats +/-
United Bermuda Party26,29253.8922–3
Progressive Labour Party22,45246.0218+7
Independents420.090New
Invalid/blank votes
Total48,78610040+4
Registered voters/turnout30,981
Source: Parliamentary Registry

References

  1. 1 2 3 Archived Results 1980 Parliamentary Registry


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