British Honduras legislative election, 1961

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A legislative election was held in British Honduras on 26 March 1961. Citizens elected 18 members to the Legislative Assembly.

The ruling People's United Party (PUP) won all 18 Assembly seats.

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Summary of the 26 March 1961 British Honduras Legislative Assembly election results

Parties	Votes	%	Seats
People's United Party	13,975	64.67	18
National Independence Party	5,107	23.63	-
Christian Democratic Party	2,514	11.63	-
Independents	15	0.07	-
Total valid votes	21,611	100.00	18
Invalid votes	422
Total votes cast (turnout: 80.4%)	22,033
Registered voters	27,414

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