General elections were in

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on 30 October 1974. Belizeans elected 18 members to the

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. The elections were the first since the country was officially renamed from

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in 1973. The ruling

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(PUP) won the largest share (12) of seats in the elections. The United Democratic Party – formed the previous year by a merger of the National Independence Party, People's Development Movement and Liberal Party – ran for the first time in this election, winning six seats.General Elections 1974
, Belize Elections and Boundaries Commission. (accessed 19 November 2014) The UDP fielded candidates nationwide except in

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, where it supported candidates from the

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. The UDP absorbed the CUF after the election."The United Democratic Party at 40"
, United Democratic Party. (accessed 18 March 2015)

Results

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