Northern Rhodesian general election, 1962

Northern Rhodesian general election, 1962
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General elections were held in Northern Rhodesia in two stages in October and December 1962. The results saw the white United Federal Party win sixteen seats, the United National Independence Party 14 seats, and the African National Congress seven seats.[1] Although ANC leader Harry Nkumbula had made a secret electoral pact with the UFP, he decided to join with UNIP to form a government.

Results

Party Votes % Seats
United Federal Party 16
United National Independence Party 14
African National Congress 7
Liberal Party
Rhodesia Republican Party
Total 45

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