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1983 Saban general election

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1983 Saban general election
Saba (island)
← 1979 6 May 1983 1987 →

5 seats in the Island Council
3 seats needed for a majority
Party Leader Vote % Seats +/–
WIPM 77.43 4 −1
SUP 22.57 1 New
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

General elections were held in Saba on 6 May 1983. The result was a victory for the Windward Islands People's Movement, which won four of the five seats in the Island Council.[1][2][3]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Windward Islands People's Movement 470 77.43 4 -1
Saba United Party 137 22.57 1 New
Invalid/blank votes
Total 607 100 5 0
Registered voters/turnout
Source: Johnson[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Will, Johnson (2006). Dreaming big. Alkmaar: Falstaff Media. pp. 70–72, 175–176. ISBN 9077751327.
  2. ^ "THE BOTTOM - De Sabanen hebben druk gebruik gemaakt van hun stemrecht". Amigoe (in Dutch). 10 May 1983. p. 7.
  3. ^ "WIPM op Saba verliest 1 zetel Onbedreigde winnaar DP op Sint Maarten". Amigoe (in Dutch). 7 May 1983. p. 8.