1972 Grenadian general election

General elections were held in Grenada on 28 February 1972.^[1] The result was a victory for the Grenada United Labour Party, which won 13 of the 15 seats. Voter turnout was 83.5%.^[2]

1972 Grenadian general election

← 1967 28 February 1972 1976 →
All 15 seats in the House of Representatives 8 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party   Leader Eric Gairy Herbert Blaize Party GULP GNP Last election 54.59%, 7 seats 45.41%, 3 seats Seats won 13 2 Seat change 6 1 Popular vote 20.158 14.086 Percentage 58.87% 41.13% Swing 4.28pp 4.28pp
Results by constituency
Premier before election Eric Gairy GULP Elected Premier Eric Gairy GULP

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	Grenada United Labour Party	20,158	58.87	13	+6
	Grenada National Party	14,086	41.13	2	–1
Total		34,244	100.00	15	+5
Valid votes		34,244	98.75
Invalid/blank votes		435	1.25
Total votes		34,679	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		41,538	83.49
Source: Caribbean Elections

References

1. Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p307 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
2. Nohlen, p310