Parliamentary elections were held in
Guam
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in 1960. The
Popular Party won all 21 seats, in a "blackjack victory".
[Territorial Party of Guam]
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Electoral system
The 21 members of the
Legislature
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were elected from a single district, with the candidates receiving the most votes being elected. Candidates were required to be at least 25 years old and have lived in Guam for at least five years before the election.
[Guam Legislature]
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Results
The Popular Party won all 21 seats, with the
left seatless.
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References
{{Guamanian elections
1960 in Guam
1960
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Events
January
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1960 elections in Oceania