The1974 United States Virgin Islands general election was held in large part on November 5, 1974, with a runoff for the gubernatorial election on November 19, 1974.
The1974 United States Virgin Islands gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974, with a runoff on November 19, 1974. IncumbentRepublican governorMelvin H. Evans was eliminated in the first round, gaining only 24 percent of the vote.[1] WhileDemocratic candidateAlexander Farrelly placed first in the general election by 900 votes,Independent Citizens candidateCyril King won the runoff by under a thousand votes.[2]
Delegate to the United States House of Representatives
The1974 United States Virgin Islands legislative election was held on November 5, 1974. TheDemocratic Party won the legislative election with a majority of nine seats, with seven seats inSt. Thomas–St. John and two seats inSt. Croix. TheIndependent Citizens Movement won five seats, the at-large district and four seats in St. Croix. The soleRepublican Hector Cintron won his seat in St. Croix.[1]
1974 United States Virgin Islands legislative election
