General elections were held in
Trinidad and Tobago on 24 September 1956.[1] 129 candidates from nine political parties contested for 24 seats in the legislative council.[2] The result was a victory for the
People's National Movement, which won 13 of the 24 seats. Voter turnout was 80.1%.[3]
General elections were held in
Trinidad and Tobago on 24 September 1956.[1] 129 candidates from nine political parties contested for 24 seats in the legislative council.[2] The result was a victory for the
People's National Movement, which won 13 of the 24 seats. Voter turnout was 80.1%.[3]