Barbados
Parliamentary, 15 January 2008
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)
DID YOU KNOW? Universal adult suffrage was introduced in Barbados in 1951.
A general election was held in Barbados on 15 January 2008. A concurrent referendum to determine whether or not to become a republic was initially planned but that vote was postponed.
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP), which had been in opposition since 1994, won a surprise victory with 20 seats to 10 seats for the Barbados Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Owen Arthur. Recounts will be held in some constituencies due to close results.
DLP leader David Thompson was sworn in as Prime Minister on January 16.
Barbados: Constitution (1966)
