2006 Montserratian general election
General elections were held in Montserrat on 31 May 2006.[1] Although the Movement for Change and Prosperity (MCAP) won the most seats (four of the nine) in the Legislative Council, the government was formed by a coalition of the Montserrat Democratic Party (MDP), the New People's Liberation Movement (NPLM) and an independent council member, who together held five seats. MDP leader Lowell Lewis became Chief Minister.
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Campaign
A total of 29 candidates contested the elections; the MCAP ran a full slate of nine candidates and the MDP and NPLM both nominated eight. The remaining four candidates were independents.[1]
Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movement for Change and Prosperity | 36.1 | 4 | New | |
| New People's Liberation Movement | 29.4 | 3 | –4 | |
| Montserrat Democratic Party | 24.4 | 1 | New | |
| Independents | 10.1 | 1 | New | |
| Total | 100 | 9 | 0 | |
| Valid ballots | 2,459 | 98.9 | ||
| Invalid/blank ballots | 27 | 1.0 | ||
| Total votes cast | 2,486 | 100 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,331 | 74.63 | ||
| Source: Caribbean Elections | ||||
References
- General Election Results - 31 May 2006 Caribbean Elections
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