1961 Montserratian general election explained

General elections were held in Montserrat on 2 March 1961.[1] The result was a victory for the Montserrat Labour Party, which won five of the seven seats in the Legislative Council. MLP leader William Henry Bramble remained Chief Minister.

Background

The elections followed the introduction of a new constitution in 1960, which provided for a ministerial system of government.[1] The number of elected seats in the Legislative Council was increased from five to seven.

Results

Elected MPs

ConstituencyElected MPParty
CentralMichael Edward WalkinshawMontserrat Labour Party
EasternWilliam Henry BrambleMontserrat Labour Party
North-WesternDavid FentonMontserrat Labour Party
NorthernJames AllenMontserrat United Workers' Movement
PlymouthMargaret Rose KelsickMontserrat Labour Party
SouthernMichael DyerMontserrat United Workers' Movement
WindwardBrunel Wycliffe EdwardsMontserrat Labour Party

Notes and References

  1. http://www.caribbeanelections.com/ms/elections/ms_results_1961.asp General Election Results - 2 March 1961

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