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General elections were held in Jamaica on 15 December 1976.[1] The result was a victory for the People's National Party, which won 47 of the 60 seats. Voter turnout was 85%.[1]

Quick Facts Turnout, Party ...
1976 Jamaica general election
Jamaica
 1972 15 December 1976 1980 

All 60 seats in the House of Representatives
31 seats needed for a majority
Turnout85.21% (Increase 6.33pp)
Party Leader Vote % Seats +/–
PNP Michael Manley 56.77 47 +10
JLP Edward Seaga 43.23 13 −3
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister before Prime Minister after
Michael Manley
PNP
Michael Manley
PNP
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Results

More information Party, Votes ...
PartyVotes%Seats+/–
People's National Party417,76856.7747+10
Jamaica Labour Party318,18043.2313–3
Total735,948100.0060+7
Valid votes735,94899.16
Invalid/blank votes6,2010.84
Total votes742,149100.00
Registered voters/turnout870,97285.21
Source: Nohlen
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References

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