1990 Dominican general election explained

Country:Dominica
Type:parliamentary
Election Date:28 May 1990
Previous Election:1985 Dominican general election
Previous Year:1985
Next Election:1995 Dominican general election
Next Year:1995
Seats For Election:All 21 seats in the House of Assembly
Majority Seats:11
Turnout:66.65%
Image1:Eugenia Charles at the United Nations.jpg
Leader1:Eugenia Charles
Party1:Dominica Freedom Party
Last Election1:56.58%, 15 seats
Seats1:11
Seat Change1:4
Popular Vote1:16,529
Percentage1:49.43%
Swing1:7.15pp
Leader2:Edison James
Party2:United Workers' Party (Dominica)
Last Election2:
Seats2:6
Seat Change2:New
Popular Vote2:8,979
Percentage2:26.85%
Swing2:New
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Leader3:Michael Douglas
Party3:Dominica Labour Party
Last Election3:39.10%, 5 seats
Seats3:4
Seat Change3:1
Popular Vote3:7,860
Percentage3:23.50%
Swing3:15.60pp
Prime Minister
Before Election:Eugenia Charles
Before Party:Dominica Freedom Party
After Election:Eugenia Charles
After Party:Dominica Freedom Party

General elections were held in Dominica on 28 May 1990.[1] The result was a victory for the Dominica Freedom Party, which won 11 of the 21 seats. Voter turnout was 66.6%, the lowest since universal suffrage was introduced in 1951.

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen]