title: 1946 Barbadian general election
text: # 1946 Barbadian general election
  
  General elections were held in Barbados in November 1946. The Barbados Labour Party emerged as the largest party, winning nine of the 24 seats. Following the election, ministerial portfolios were introduced.
  
  ## Results
  
  | Party | Party | Seats | +/– |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | | Barbados Labour Party | 9 | +1 |
  | | West Indian National Congress Party | 7 | –1 |
  | | Barbados Electors Association | 6 | –2 |
  | | Independents | 2 | +2 |
  | Total | Total | 24 | 0 |
  | Source: Parliament of Barbados ||||
  