General elections were held in the Bahamas between 8 and 20 June 1956. Although the Progressive Liberal Party emerged as the largest party, winning six seats, the majority of seats were won by independents.
Results
editParty | Votes | % | Seats | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Progressive Liberal Party | 7,152 | 32.60 | 6 | |
Bahama Democrat Labour Party | 1,417 | 6.46 | 1 | |
Independents | 13,372 | 60.95 | 22 | |
Total | 21,941 | 100.00 | 29 | |
Source: Hughes[1] |
Elected MPs
editReferences
edit- ^ Colin A. Hughes (1981) Race and Politics in the Bahamas, p52