Gibraltar general election, 1956

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General elections were held in Gibraltar in 1956. The Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights remained the largest party in the legislature, winning four of the seven elected seats.[1]

Electoral system

The legislature was elected by proportional representation.[2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights 4 +1
Commonwealth Party 1 0
Independents 2 +1
Total 7 +2
Source: McHale

References

  1. Vincent E McHale (1983) Political parties of Europe, Greenwood Press, p327 ISBN 0-313-23804-9
  2. McHale, p323