1976 Jamaican general election

1976 Jamaica general election

← 1972 15 December 1976 1980 →
All 60 seats in the House of Representatives 31 seats needed for a majority
Turnout	85.21% ( 6.33pp)
Party Leader Vote % Seats +/– PNP Michael Manley 56.77 47 +10 JLP Edward Seaga 43.23 13 −3 This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. Prime Minister before Prime Minister after Michael Manley PNP Michael Manley PNP

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General elections were held in Jamaica on 15 December 1976.^[1] The result was a victory for the People's National Party, which won 47 of the 60 seats. Voter turnout was 85%.^[1]

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	People's National Party	417,768	56.77	47	+10
	Jamaica Labour Party	318,180	43.23	13	–3
Total		735,948	100.00	60	+7
Valid votes		735,948	99.16
Invalid/blank votes		6,201	0.84
Total votes		742,149	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		870,972	85.21
Source: Nohlen