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How are members of Jamaica’s House of Representatives chosen?
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Members of the Jamaican House of Representatives are chosen through direct election.1
Under the country's parliamentary system, the House consists of 63 members who are elected by citizens who are at least 18 years of age. Jamaica has utilized universal adult suffrage for these elections since 1944. General elections for the House must be held at least once every five years, though the governing party may choose to call for elections earlier.12