David Thomas (Trinidad and Tobago politician)
The Honourable David Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Tobago East | |
| Assumed office 3 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Ayanna Webster-Roy |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Tobago People's Party |
David Joseph Thomas is a Tobago politician from the Tobago People's Party (TPP). He has been MP for Tobago East in the House of Representatives since 2025.[1]
Career
Thomas was head of the Tobago Division of the Fire Service.[2] While campaigning he was reportedly assaulted.[3] In the 2025 Trinidad and Tobago general election, Thomas unseated Ayanna Webster-Roy.[4]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPP | 7,144 | 57.0% | |||
| PNM | Ayanna Webster-Roy | 4,396 | 35.1% | ||
| PDP | Watson Duke | 788 | 6.3% | ||
| PF | Wade Caruth | 99 | 0.8% | ||
| Innovative Democratic Alliance | Gerard Balfour | 82 | 0.7% | ||
| Majority | 2,748 | 21.9% | |||
| Turnout | 12,542 | 52.58% | |||
| Registered electors | 23,853 | ||||
| TPP gain from PNM | Swing | % | |||
References
- ^ "TPP ousts Shamfa and Ayanna in stunning Tobago upset". Trinidad Express Newspapers. 29 April 2025. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "Former senior fire officer now TPP candidate for Tobago East". www.guardian.co.tt. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ Williams, Elizabeth (19 April 2025). "Candidate reports assault: 'get out of this house, this is a PNM house'". Trinidad Express Newspapers. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ Reporter, Newsday (30 April 2025). "Victorious David Thomas wants resources for Tobago". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION. PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2025. DETAILED PRELIMINARY RESULTS Archived 2 May 2025 at the Wayback Machine