1976 Jamaican general election

1976 Jamaica general election

15 December 1976
All 60 seats in the House of Representatives 31 seats needed for a majority
Turnout	85.21% ( 6.33pp)
Party Leader Vote % Seats +/– PNP Michael Manley 56.77 47 +10 JLP Edward Seaga 43.23 13 −3 This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. Prime Minister before Prime Minister after Michael Manley PNP Michael Manley PNP

General elections were held in Jamaica on 15 December 1976. The result was a victory for the People's National Party, which won 47 of the 60 seats. Voter turnout was 85%.

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	People's National Party	417,768	56.77	47	+10
	Jamaica Labour Party	318,180	43.23	13	–3
Total		735,948	100.00	60	+7
Valid votes		735,948	99.16
Invalid/blank votes		6,201	0.84
Total votes		742,149	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		870,972	85.21
Source: Nohlen