1970 Dominican general election

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For the 1970 election in the Dominican Republic, see 1970 Dominican Republic general election.
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General elections were held in Dominica on 26 October 1970.[1] Prior to the elections, the ruling Dominica Labour Party split, with a faction led by Prime Minister Edward Oliver LeBlanc contesting the elections as the 'LeBlanc Labour Party' and the other faction contesting under the DLP name and led by N.A.N. Ducreay.[2] The LeBlanc faction won 8 of the 11 seats. Voter turnout was 82%.

Results

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PartyVotes%Seats+/–
LeBlanc Labour Party9,87749.958–
Dominica Freedom Party7,57838.322New
Dominica Labour Party1,3877.011–
Independents9334.7200
Total19,775100.00110
Valid votes19,77593.62
Invalid/blank votes1,3476.38
Total votes21,122100.00
Registered voters/turnout25,89981.56
Source: Caribbean Elections

List of elected members

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Constituency Party Elected member
Eastern LLP Henckell Christian
Northern LLP J. L. Royer
North-Eastern DLP W. S. Stevens
North-Western LLP Edward Oliver LeBlanc
Portsmouth LLP E. A. Leslie
Roseau-Northern LLP Patrick John
Roseau-Southern LLP Ronald Armour
Southern DFP Ralph Stanley Fadelle[3]
South-Eastern LLP Thomas P. Etienne[4]
South-Western DLP Anthony Moise
Western LLP E. J. Shillingford
Source: Electoral Office

References

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  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p230 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  2. ^ Dominica General Election Results - 26 October 1970 Caribbean Elections
  3. ^ "OFFICIAL FUNERAL FOR THE LATE RALPH STANLEY FADELLE FORMER MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY". Dominica News Online. 19 October 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Gov't announces Official Funeral for Parliamentarian Thomas P. Etienne". Dominica News Online. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 18 September 2025.