1972 Jamaican general election

General elections were held in Jamaica on 29 February 1972. The result was a victory for the People's National Party, which won 37 of the 53 seats. Voter turnout was 79%.

1972 Jamaica general election

29 February 1972

All 53 seats in the House of Representatives
27 seats needed for a majority
Turnout78.88% ( 3.36 pp)
PartyLeader % Seats +/–
PNP Michael Manley 56.36 37 +17
JLP Hugh Shearer 43.40 16 −17
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister before Prime Minister after
Hugh Shearer
JLP
Michael Manley
PNP
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