Politics of Saint Helena - Political Parties and Elections

Political Parties and Elections

According to the Saint Helena Herald, at the last elections, June 2005, only non-partisans have been elected. In June 2001 the turnout was 44%. Saint Helena does not have active political parties, but no law forbids the formation of political parties, so the country is a de-facto non-partisan democracy. The Saint Helena Labour Party and Saint Helena Progressive Party existed until 1976.

e • d Summary of the 30 August 2005 Legislative Council of Saint Helena election results
Candidates Seats
Non-partisans 12
Ex officio members 3
Total (turnout %) 15

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