1991 Turks and Caicos Islands general election

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

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The thirteen members of the Legislative Council were elected from five multi-member constituencies with two or three seats.[1]

Campaign

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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

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PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Progressive National Party4,83451.568+6
People's Democratic Movement4,54248.445–6
Total9,376100.00130
Valid votes3,59698.57
Invalid/blank votes521.43
Total votes3,648100.00
Registered voters/turnout4,54280.32
Source: Caribbean Elections

References

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  1. ^ a b c d General Election Results - 3 April 1991 Archived 23 December 2016 at the Wayback Machine Caribbean Elections