National Democratic Party (Barbados) Explained

The National Democratic Party was a centrist political party in Barbados which had been founded in 1989 by four defecting Democratic Labour Party ministers of parliament, led by the former finance minister Richard Haynes.[1] The party first contested national elections in 1991, when it won 6.8% of the vote, but failed to win a seat.[2] In the 1994 elections it increased its share of the vote to 12.8% and won a single seat. However, the party did not contest any further elections.

Elections

ElectionParty LeaderVotes%Seats+/–PositionGovernment
1991Richard Haynes8,2186.8 0 3rd
1994Richard Haynes15,98012.77 1 3rd

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Barbados General Election Results - 22 January 1991 . Caribbean Elections . 25 October 2020.
  2. Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p94