General elections were held in Barbados on 13 December 1948.[1] The Barbados Labour Party remained the largest party, winning 12 of the 24 seats in the House of Assembly.

Results

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Barbados Labour Party14,28712+3
Barbados Electors Association12,4679+3
West Indian National Congress Party3,8873–4
Independents0–2
Total240
Registered voters/turnout29,120–
Source: Kunsman,[2] Lewis, The Barbados Advocate

Aftermath

Following the elections, K.N.R. Husbands was elected Speaker, becoming the first black man to hold the position.[3] In 1949, Muriel Hanschell was appointed to the Legislative Council, becoming the first female member of Parliament.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Gary Lewis (1999) White Rebel: The Life and Times of TT Lewis, p124
  2. ↑ Charles Henry Kunsman (1963) The Origins and Development of Political Parites in the British West Indies, Volume 2, p492
  3. ↑ The History Barbados Parliament
  4. ↑ Women in Politics in Barbados Caribbean Elections
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