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1980 Saint Kitts and Nevis general election

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General elections were held in Saint Kitts and Nevis on 18 February 1980.[1] Although the Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party won a plurality of the elected seats, the People's Action Movement (PAM) were able to form a coalition government with the Nevis Reformation Party which held a one-seat majority. PAM leader Kennedy Simmonds became Premier.[2] Voter turnout was 74.5%.

Results

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PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party7,35550.014–3
People's Action Movement4,99033.933+3
Nevis Reformation Party2,35616.0220
Independents60.0400
Appointed members40
Total14,707100.00130
Valid votes14,70799.04
Invalid/blank votes1430.96
Total votes14,850100.00
Registered voters/turnout19,92174.54
Source: Nohlen

References

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  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p574 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  2. ^ Nohlen, p570