1972 Bermudian general election

General elections were held in Bermuda on 7 June 1972.^[1] The ruling United Bermuda Party remained in power, again winning 30 of the 40 seats in the House of Assembly.

1972 Bermudian general election

← 1968 7 June 1972 1976 →

All 40 seats in the House of Assembly 21 seats needed for a majority

Party Leader Vote % Seats +/– UBP Edward Richards 61.77 30 0 PLP Lois Browne-Evans 38.23 10 0 This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. Government Leader before Government Leader after Edward Richards UBP Edward Richards UBP

Electoral system

The 40 members of the House of Assembly were elected in 20 two-member constituencies. Voters had two votes, with the two candidates with the highest vote number being elected.

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	United Bermuda Party	21,036	61.77	30	0
	Progressive Labour Party	13,018	38.23	10	0
Total		34,054	100.00	40	0
Total votes		17,673	–
Registered voters/turnout		22,981	76.90
Source: Parliamentary Registry