General elections were held in

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on 4 and 5 May 1982. Following a constitutional amendment in March 1982, for the first time the

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was elected by a popular vote alongside the

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.Gambia
IPU Both elections were won by the People's Progressive Party, whose leader

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remained president.

Results

President

National Assembly

References

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Presidential elections in the Gambia Election and referendum articles with incomplete results May 1982 events in Africa