1976 Antiguan general election

General elections were held in Antigua and Barbuda on 18 February 1976.[1] Whilst the Progressive Labour Movement received the most votes, the opposition Antigua Labour Party won more than double the number of seats. ALP leader Vere Bird was elected Premier of Antigua. Bird had previously served as head of government of Antigua and Barbuda between 1960 and 1971. He defeated the incumbent Premier George Walter of the Progressive Labour Movement.

1976 Antiguan general election

18 February 1976
All 17 seats in the House of Representatives 9 seats needed for a majority
Turnout	94.97% ( 35.05pp)
First party Second party   Leader Vere Bird George Walter Party ALP PLM Seats won 11 5 Seat change 7 8 Popular vote 12,056 12,268 Percentage 49.01% 49.87% Swing 11.11pp 7.85pp
Premier before election George Walter PLM Subsequent Premier Vere Bird ALP

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The elections marked the second change of government in the history of Antigua and Barbuda. Voter turnout was 95%.[1]