1976 Anguillian general election explained

General elections were held in Anguilla on 15 March 1976. The result was a victory for the People's Progressive Party, which won six of the seven seats in the House of Assembly.^[1]

Background

The elections were the first held under a new constitution, which provided for a Legislative Assembly with seven elected members, two appointed members and three ex-officio members (the Attorney General, Chief Secretary and Financial Secretary) and a Speaker.^{[2] [3]}

Results

Everet Romney and Clive Smith were appointed as the nominated members.^[2]

Notes and References

1. http://theanguillian.com/2014/04/if-he-is-in-his-coffin/ ...If he is in his coffin
2. http://www.gov.ai/images/clipart/Tim's%20Address.pdf Nominated members: To be, or not to be, that is the question!
3. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1976/50/pdfs/uksi_19760050_en.pdf The Anguilla (Constitution) Order 1976