Barbados
Description of Electoral System:
(courtesy of IFES election guide)
The monarchy is hereditary. In the Senate 21 members are appointed by the governor-general. In the House of Assembly 30 members are elected by direct vote to serve 5-year terms.
Electoral Systems Snapshot
(Courtesy of International IDEA)
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| Electoral System for National Legislature | FPTP |
| Type | Plurality/Majority |
| Tiers | 1 |
| Legislature Size (Directly elected, voting members) | 30, 30 |
| Electoral System for President | - |
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Most recent election
(courtesy of Wikipedia)
A legislative election was held in Barbados on 21 May 2003. The Barbadian people elected 30 members to the House of Assembly for a term of five years. The ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) won the largest share (23) of seats in the election.
DID YOU KNOW? Universal adult suffrage was introduced in Barbados in 1951.
Barbados: Constitution (1966)
