Politics of Dominica - Political Parties and Elections

Political Parties and Elections

For other political parties see List of political parties in Dominica. An overview on elections and election results is included in Elections in Dominica.
e • d Summary of the 18 December 2009 House of Assembly of Dominica election results
Parties Votes % Seats
Dominica Labour Party 22,235 61.21 18
United Workers' Party 12,660 34.85 3
Dominica Freedom Party 870 2.40 —
Independents 355 0.98 —
People's Democratic Movement 179 0.49 —
Dominica Progressive Party 24 0.07 —
Total (turnout %) 37,913 100.00 21
Source: Electoral Office

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