1991 Turks and Caicos Islands general election
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General elections were held in the Turks and Caicos Islands on 3 April 1991.[1] The result was a victory for the opposition Progressive National Party (PNP), which won eight of the thirteen seats in the Legislative Council.[1] Following the elections, PNP leader Washington Misick became Chief Minister.
Electoral system
The thirteen members of the Legislative Council were elected from five multi-member constituencies with two or three seats.[1]
Campaign
A total of 26 candidates contested the elections, with the PNP and People's Democratic Movement all running full slates of 13 candidates.[1]
Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive National Party | 4,834 | 1.56 | 8 | +6 |
| People's Democratic Movement | 4,542 | 48.44 | 5 | –6 |
| Total | 9,376 | 100 | 13 | 0 |
| Valid votes | 3,596 | 98.57 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 52 | 1.43 | ||
| Total | 3,648 | 100 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 4,542 | 80.32 | ||
| Source: Caribbean Elections | ||||
References
- ^ a b c d General Election Results - 3 April 1991 Caribbean Elections
