General elections were held in

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between 22 and 31 May 1962. The result was a victory for the People's Progressive Party, which won 18 of the 32 elected seats.Raya Dunayeskaya (1962
"In the Gambia during Elections"
''Africa Today'', volume 9, number 6, pp12–15 A further eight members were appointed by the

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and protectorate chiefs.

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Parliamentary elections in the Gambia

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Gambia Colony and Protectorate

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