Bermudian general election, 1985
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General elections were held in Bermuda in October 1985.[1] The result was a victory for the United Bermuda Party, which won 31 of the 40 seats in the House of Assembly.
A total of 98 candidates contested the election, although one seat, Southampton West, was uncontested and the two United Bermuda Party candidate returned unopposed.[1]
Results
Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
---|---|---|---|---|
United Bermuda Party | 22,368 | 62.50 | 31 | +5 |
Progressive Labour Party | 10,930 | 30.54 | 7 | –7 |
National Liberal Party | 2,486 | 6.95 | 2 | New |
Independents | 5 | 0.01 | 0 | New |
Total | 35,789 | 100 | 40 | 0 |
Registered voters/turnout | 29,340 | – | – | |
Source: Parliamentary Registry |
References
- 1 2 October 1985 Parliamentary Registry
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