1997 Jamaican general election
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General elections were held in Jamaica on 18 December 1997.[1] The ruling People's National Party of Prime Minister P. J. Patterson won 50 of the 60 seats defeating the main opposition Jamaica Labour Party.
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All 60 seats in the House of Representatives 31 seats needed for a majority | ||||||||||||||||||||
Turnout | 65.22% ( 2.13pp) | |||||||||||||||||||
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This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
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Future Prime Minister Andrew Holness entered parliament at this election.