1950 Gibraltar general election

General elections were held in Gibraltar on 9 November 1950. The Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights emerged as the largest party in the new legislature, winning 3 of the five elected seats.[1]

1950 Gibraltar general election

9 November 1950

5 seats in the Legislative Council
3 seats needed for a majority
Party Leader % Seats
AACR Joshua Hassan 3
Independent 2
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
President of the Legislative Council after
Sir Kenneth Anderson
Independent
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Electoral system

The legislature was formed in 1950 to replace Gibraltar City Council,[2] and was elected by proportional representation.[3]

Results

Party Votes % Seats
Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights3
Independents2
Total5
Source: McHale

References

  1. Vincent E McHale (1983) Political parties of Europe, Greenwood Press, p327 ISBN 0-313-23804-9
  2. McHale, p322
  3. McHale, p323
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