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General elections were held in Jamaica on 29 February 1972.[1] The result was a victory for the People's National Party, which won 37 of the 53 seats. Voter turnout was 79%.[1]
- ^ a b Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p430 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6