1995 Turks and Caicos Islands general election

General elections were held in the Turks and Caicos Islands on 2 February 1995.[1] The result was a victory for the opposition People's Democratic Movement (PDM), which won eight of the thirteen seats in the Legislative Council.[1] Following the elections, PDM leader Derek Hugh Taylor became Chief Minister.

Electoral system

The thirteen members of the Legislative Council were elected from single-member constituencies,[1] a change from the system used between 1988 and 1991 when they were elected from five multi-member constituencies.

Campaign

A total of 33 candidates contested the elections; the Progressive National Party (PNP) and PDM both ran full slates of 13 candidates, with an additional seven candidates running as independents.[1]

Results

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
People's Democratic Movement2,05849.998+3
Progressive National Party1,88745.834–4
Independents1724.181New
Total4,117100.00130
Valid votes4,11798.09
Invalid/blank votes801.91
Total votes4,197100.00
Registered voters/turnout5,43177.28
Source: Caribbean Elections

References

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