1949 Jamaican general election

General elections were held in Jamaica on 20 December 1949. Although the People's National Party received more votes, the Jamaica Labour Party won a majority of seats. Voter turnout was 65%. As of September 2020, this election was the last time an independent was elected to the legislature.

1949 Jamaica general election

20 December 1949

32 seats in the House of Representatives
16 seats needed for a majority
Turnout65.16% ( 6.48pp)
PartyLeader % Seats +/–
PNP Norman Manley 43.46 13 +8
JLP Alexander Bustamante 42.71 17 −5
Independents 12.58 2 −3
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
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