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 Party | 26,292 | 53.89 | 22 | –3 |
Progressive Labour Party | 22,452 | 46.02 | 18 | +7 |
Independents | 42 | 0.09 | 0 | New |
Invalid/blank votes | – | – | – | |
Total | 48,786 | 100 | 40 | +4 |
Registered voters/turnout | 30,981 | – | – | |
Source: Parliamentary Registry |
References
- 1 2 3 Archived Results 1980 Parliamentary Registry
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