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General elections were held in Trinidad and Tobago on 18 September 1950.[1] The Butler Party emerged as the largest in the Legislative Council, winning six of the 18 seats. Voter turnout was 70%.[2]

Results

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Butler Party41,92822.076+3
Trades Union Congress and Socialist Party19,91710.481–1
Trinidad Labour Party14,9927.892+2
Trade Union Council9,0254.750New
Party of Political Progress Groups6,5073.422New
Caribbean Socialist Party4,5292.381New
Independents93,10049.006+5
Total189,998100.0018+9
Valid votes189,99895.72
Invalid/blank votes8,4924.28
Total votes198,490100.00
Registered voters/turnout283,05070.13
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p635 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  2. ^ Nohlen, p639
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