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 were held in some constituencies due to close results.[3]

DLP leader David Thompson was sworn in as Prime Minister on January 16.[1] After David Thompson died in October 2010 a by-election was held on January 2011 to fill his vacant seat for St. John in Parliament.

e • d Summary of the 15 January 2008 Barbados House of Assembly election results
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

References

  1. ^ a b "Thompson sworn in as Barbados PM", Xinhua, January 17, 2008.
  2. ^ Elections in Barbados, The Jamaica Gleaner, 13 January 2008
  3. ^ BARBADOS ELECTION: Ruling party defeated, The Nation, 16 January 2008
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