Guyanese general election, 1997

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General elections were held in Guyana on 15 December 1997.[1] The result was a victory for the People's Progressive Party, which won 29 of the 53 seats. Voter turnout was 88.4%.[1]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/–
People's Progressive Party220,66755.329+1
People's National Congress161,90140.522–1
United Force5,9371.510
Working People's AllianceGuyana Labour Party4,7831.210
Guyana Democratic Party2,5280.60New
Good and Green Guyana1,5520.40New
Justice for All Party1,2650.30New
God Bless Guyana3140.10New
National Independent Party2580.10New
National Democratic Front1050.000
Invalid/blank votes8,747
Total408,057100530
Registered voters/turnout461,48188.4
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. 1 2 Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p363 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
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