1997 Jamaican General Election
18 December 1997 · The two-party system since the boycott · 60 seats, 31 for a majority
People's National Party finished first with 50 of 60 seats on 56.2% of the vote. Turnout 65.2%.
Prime Minister before
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Prime Minister (continued)
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Largest force
People's National Party
50 of 60 seats
Turnout
65.2%
The result
People's National Party
56.2% of votes · -2 seats
50
seats
Jamaica Labour Party
38.9% of votes · +2 seats
10
seats
National Democratic Movement
4.8% of votes
0
seats
Independents
0.1% of votes · 0 seats
0
seats