title: 1962 Gambian legislative election
text: # 1962 Gambian legislative election
  
  General elections were held in the Gambia between 22 and 31 May 1962. The result was a victory for the People's Progressive Party, which won 18 of the 32 elected seats. A further eight members were appointed by the Governor-general and protectorate chiefs.
  
  ## Results
  
  | Party | Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | People's Progressive Party | 56,343 | 57.70 | 18 | +9 |
  | | United Party | 37,016 | 37.91 | 13 | +8 |
  | | Democratic Congress Alliance | 4,180 | 4.28 | 1 | 0 |
  | | Independents | 108 | 0.11 | 0 | –4 |
  | Appointees | Appointees | | | 8 | 0 |
  | Total | Total | 97,647 | 100.00 | 40 | +13 |
  | Source: African Elections Database ||||||
  