General Elections were held in the British Virgin Islands on 15 October 1957 for all five seats in the Legislative Council.
Electoral System
The British Virgin Islands elects on territorial level to a unicameral legislature. In the Legislative Council, there are six representatives elected for a three year term - one elected for each of four districts, and two members in the second district. The Council also includes a President, one Legal Official, one Financial Official, two Nominated Official Members, and two Nominated Unofficial Members.
Political Parties & Candidates
At the time candidates were not affiliated with political parties.
Results
The following candidates were elected to the Legislative Council:
| District |
Member(s) |
| 1st District |
H. Lavity Stoutt |
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| 2nd District |
Howard R. Penn |
| Isaac G. Fonseca |
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| 3rd District |
Ivan Dawson |
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| 4th District |
Leslie F. Malone |
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| 5th District |
Waldo E. O'Neal |
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| Dissolution of House |
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| Nomination Day |
Wed, 2 Oct 1957 |
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| Polling Day |
Tue, 15 Oct 1957 |
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| First Meeting of Parliament |
Thu, 7 Nov 1957 |
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