Barbadian general election, 2008
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A general election was held in Barbados on 15 January 2008.[1] A concurrent referendum to determine whether or not to become a republic was initially planned but that vote was postponed.[2]
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP), which had been in opposition since 1994, won a surprise victory with 20 seats to 10 seats for the Barbados Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Owen Arthur. Recounts will be held in some constituencies due to close results.[3]
DLP leader David Thompson was sworn in as Prime Minister on January 16.[1]
| Parties | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Labour Party | 70,135 | 53.21 | 20 |
| Barbados Labour Party | 61,316 | 46.52 | 10 |
| People's Empowerment Party | 198 | 0.15 | — |
| Independents | 129 | 0.10 | — |
| People's Democratic Congress | 28 | 0.02 | — |
| Total valid votes | 131,806 | 100.00 | 30 |
| Source: The Nation | |||
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Thompson sworn in as Barbados PM", Xinhua, January 17, 2008.
- ^ Elections in Barbados, The Jamaica Gleaner, 13 January 2008
- ^ BARBADOS ELECTION: Ruling party defeated, The Nation, 16 January 2008
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