Anguillan_general_election,_1976

1976 Anguillian general election

1976 Anguillian general election

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General elections were held in Anguilla on 15 March 1976. The result was a victory for the People's Progressive Party, which won six of the seven seats in the House of Assembly.[1]

Background

The elections were the first held under a new constitution, which provided for a Legislative Assembly with seven elected members, two appointed members and three ex-officio members (the Attorney General, Chief Secretary and Financial Secretary) and a Speaker.[2][3]

Results

Everet Romney and Clive Smith were appointed as the nominated members.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    ...If he is in his coffin The Anguillan, 25 April 2014
  2. [2]
    Nominated members: To be, or not to be, that is the question! Government of Anguilla
  3. [3]
    The Anguilla (Constitution) Order 1976 United Kingdom Legislation
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