British Honduras legislative election, 1954

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A legislative election was held in British Honduras in 28 April 1954. Citizens elected 9 members to the Legislative Assembly.

These were the first elections in British Honduras (later Belize) held under universal adult suffrage.

The People's United Party (PUP), in a coalition with the General Workers' Union (GWU), won the largest share (8) of seats in the election.

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Summary of the 28 April 1954 British Honduras Legislative Assembly election results

Parties	Votes	%	Seats
People's United Party	9,461	65.04	8
National Party	3,342	22.98	1
Independents	1,743	11.98	-
Total	14,546	100.00	9

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One Reference is: "Who and What in Belezean Elections--1954 to 1993 By I. Myrtle Palacio, 1993 (copyright Glessima Research and Services Ltd., Belize)

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