General elections were held in
Jamaica on 12 December 1944.[1] The result was a victory for the
Jamaica Labour Party, which won 22 of the 32 seats. This was the first election held under
universal adult suffrage.[2] Voter turnout was 58.7%.[1]
General elections were held in
Jamaica on 12 December 1944.[1] The result was a victory for the
Jamaica Labour Party, which won 22 of the 32 seats. This was the first election held under
universal adult suffrage.[2] Voter turnout was 58.7%.[1]