Southern Rhodesian general election, 1954
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General elections were held in Southern Rhodesia
on 27 January 1954. The result was a victory for the United Rhodesia Party
, which won 26 of the 30 seats.
Southern Rhodesia
Southern Rhodesia was the name of the British colony situated north of the Limpopo River and the Union of South Africa. From its independence in 1965 until its extinction in 1980, it was known as Rhodesia...
on 27 January 1954. The result was a victory for the United Rhodesia Party
United Federal Party
The United Federal Party, previously known as the United Party and the United Rhodesia Party, was one of Southern Rhodesia's most successful political parties, and governed the country for over 30 years...
, which won 26 of the 30 seats.
Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Rhodesia Party United Federal Party The United Federal Party, previously known as the United Party and the United Rhodesia Party, was one of Southern Rhodesia's most successful political parties, and governed the country for over 30 years... |
26 | ||
| Independents | 2 | ||
| Independent Labour Rhodesia Labour Party The Rhodesia Labour Party was a political party which existed in Southern Rhodesia from 1923 until the 1950s. Originally formed on the model of the British Labour Party from trade unions and being especially dominated by railway workers, it formed the main opposition party from 1934 to 1946... |
1 | ||
| Independent Rhodesia Party | 1 | ||
| Total | 30 |