1975 British Virgin Islands general election

General elections were held in the British Virgin Islands on 1 September 1975. The result was one of the most confused in the Territory's history, but is officially recorded as a victory for the United Party led by Willard Wheatley over the opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) led by former Chief Minister Lavity Stoutt.

1975 British Virgin Islands general election
1 September 1975 (1975-09-01)
All seats in the British Virgin Islands Legislative Council
4 seats needed for a majority
Turnout74.6%
  First party Second party
 
Leader Lavity Stoutt Willard Wheatley
Party VIP United Party
Leader since 1971 1975
Leader's seat 1st District 6th District
Seats before 2 1
Seats won 3 2
Seat change 1 1
Chief Minister before election

Willard Wheatley
VI Democratic Party
(Coalition)

 Elected Chief Minister

Willard Wheatley
United Party
(Coalition)

In reality the election provided no clear consensus, and when the election was over, successful candidates dropped their prior allegiances and tried to broker deals that would enable them to secure power. At the end of this process Willard Wheatley retained his role as Chief Minister and led a coalition loosely affiliated to the United Party. But as has been recorded: "The 1975 General Elections did not produce a clear majority for any party and the loyalties, which appeared to have existed prior to and in the course of the election campaign, fell apart in the aftermath. Mr. W.W. Wheatly again emerged as Chief Minister, but with a different team."

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