1964 British Guiana general election
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General elections were held in British Guiana on 7 December 1964.[1] They saw the People's Progressive Party win 24 of the 53 seats. However, the People's National Congress (22 seats) and United Force (7 seats) were able to form a coalition government with a working majority. Despite losing the elections, Prime Minister and PPP leader Cheddi Jagan refused to resign, and had to be removed by Governor Richard Luyt, with Forbes Burnham replacing him.[2] Voter turnout was 97.0%.[1]
Quick Facts 53 seats in the House of Assembly 27 seats needed for a majority, Registered ...
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Turnout | 96.98% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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