General elections were held in Antigua and Barbuda on 20 December 1951.^[1] The election was the first in Antigua and Barbuda to be held under universal suffrage.^[2] Vere Bird formed the Antigua Labour Party in 1951 and led the party to victory, winning all eight elected seats on the legislative council.^[3] Voter turnout was 70%.^[1]

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1951 Antiguan general election

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All 8 elected seats in the House of Representatives 5 seats needed for a majority
Turnout	70.33%
First party   Leader Vere Bird Party ALP Seats won 8 Seat change New Popular vote 4,182 Percentage 87.40%

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