1949 Jamaican general election

General elections were held in Jamaica on 20 December 1949. Although the People's National Party received more votes, the Jamaica Labour Party won a majority of seats. Voter turnout was 65.2%. As of September 2020, this election was the last time a politician unaffiliated with a political party was elected to the legislature.

1949 Jamaican general election

General elections were held in Jamaica on 20 December 1949. Although the People's National Party received more votes, the Jamaica Labour Party won a majority of seats. Voter turnout was 65.2%. As of September 2020, this election was the last time a politician unaffiliated with a political party was elected to the legislature.