1999 Anguillian general election explained

General elections were held in Anguilla on 4 March 1999. The result was a victory for the ruling coalition of the Anguilla United Party and the Anguilla Democratic Party, each winning 2 seats. The opposition Anguilla National Alliance won 3 seats.[1] However, the coalition government lost its majority in May 1999 upon the resignation of Victor Banks, the Finance Minister and leader of the Anguilla Democratic Party. Due to the collapse of the ruling coalition, fresh elections were held in March 2000.

Results

By constituency

Constituency Candidate Party Votes %
Kenneth Harrigan 483 59.93
Barbara Webster-Bourne 225 27.92
Franklin Richardson 98 12.16
Osbourne Fleming 303 82.11
Clement Ruan 66 17.89
Eric Reid 548 53.83
Leroy Rogers 470 46.17
Victor Banks 503 62.02
Blondell Rodgiers 237 29.22
Ronald Webster 71 8.75
Edison Baird 381 53.06
David Carty 337 46.94
Hubert Hughes 434 65.17
Franklin Connor 232 34.83
Albert Hughes 270 64.90
Kenswick Richardson 146 35.10

Notes and References

  1. http://www.electionguide.org/election.php?ID=726 Anguilla