Bermudian general election, 1983

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General elections were held in Bermuda on 4 February 1983.[1] The result was a victory for the United Bermuda Party, which won 26 of the 40 seats.

Electoral system

The 40 members of the House of Assembly were elected in 20 two-member constituencies. Voters had two votes, with the two candidates with the highest vote number being elected.

Results

Of the 29,958 registered voters, 24,163 cast valid votes.[1] In 18 constituencies both elected members were from the same party, whilst two constituencies elected one member of the United Bermuda Party and one from the Progressive Labour Party.[1]

Party Votes % Seats +/-
United Bermuda Party27,08156.6026+4
Progressive Labour Party20,76543.4014–4
Invalid/blank votes
Total47,846100400
Registered voters/turnout29,958
Source: Parliamentary Registry

References

  1. 1 2 3 February 4, 1983 Archived October 18, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. Parliamentary Registry


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