1958 Southern Rhodesian general election

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General elections were held in Southern Rhodesia on 5 June 1958 for the seats in the Southern Rhodesian Legislative Assembly. Although the Dominion Party received the most votes, the result was a victory for the ruling United Federal Party, which won 17 seats. The revived United Rhodesia Party under the leadership of former Prime Minister Sir Garfield Todd failed to win a single seat.[1]

Results[]

PartyFirst preferencesFinal countSeats+/–
Votes%Votes%
Dominion Party18,14245.7018,31447.2313New
United Federal Party16,84042.4217,41644.9117−9
United Rhodesia Party4,65211.722,9817.690New
Independents670.17670.170–2
Total39,701100.0038,778100.0030
Valid votes39,70198.47
Invalid/blank votes6161.53
Total votes40,317100.00
Registered voters/turnout55,08273.19
Source: Willson[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Obituary: Sir Garfield Todd The Guardian, 14 October 2002
  2. ^ F.M.G. Willson (1963) Source Book of Parliamentary Elections and Referenda in Southern Rhodesia 1898–1962, p180
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