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1943 Saint Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla general election
General elections were held in Saint Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla on 20 September 1943.[1] The Workers' League won all the elected seats,[2] defeating an alliance of merchants and planters nominated by the Agricultural and Commercial Society.[3] Electoral systemThe Legislative Council had five elected members, with each island acting as a constituency; St Kitts returned three members, whilst Anguilla and Nevis returned one each.[4] The right to vote was restricted to those over the age of 21 who had an income of at least £30 per annum, owned property with a value of at least £100, paid at least £12 of rent per year, or had paid at least 15 shillings of direct tax in the previous year.[4] Results
AftermathSebastian died on 25 June 1944. The subsequent by-election was won by Maurice Davis.[1] References
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