1974 United States Virgin Islands general election
Melvin H. Evans Republican Cyril King Independent Citizens The 1974 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.Incumbent Republican governor Melvin H. Evans was eliminated in the first round, gaining only 24 percent of the vote.[2] Incumbent Democrat Ron De Lugo won the House election unopposed with eleven thousand votes.[1] Ron de Lugo Democratic Ron de Lugo Democratic The 1974 United States Virgin Islands legislative election was held on November 5, 1974.The sole Republican Hector Cintron won his seat in St.