1966 Gambian general election explained

General elections were held in the Gambia on 26 May 1966. They result was a victory for the ruling People's Progressive Party, which won 24 of the 32 elected seats.^[1] Voter turnout was 71.1%.^[2]

Results

Of the four seats won by the United Party-Gambia Congress Party coalition, the United Party took three and the Gambia Congress Party one.^[1]

Notes and References

1. http://africanelections.tripod.com/gm.html#1966_House_of_Representatives_Election 1966 House of Representatives Election
2. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p418