General elections were held in Barbados on 13 December 1948. The Barbados Labour Party remained the largest party, winning 12 of the 24 seats in the House of Assembly. Results Aftermath Following the elections, K.N.R. Husbands was elected Speaker, becoming the first black man to hold the position. In 1949, Muriel Hanschell was appointed to the Legislative Council, becoming the first female member of Parliament. References Barbados General election Elections in Barbados Election and referendum articles with incomplete results Barbadian general election