Elizabeth (Bahamas Parliament constituency)
| Elizabeth | |
|---|---|
| Constituency | |
Elizabeth is 8 on this map of the 2021 election | |
| District | New Providence |
| Electorate | 3,923 (2011)[1] |
| Current constituency | |
| Seats | 1 |
| Party | Progressive Liberal Party |
| Member(s) | JoBeth Coleby-Davis |
Elizabeth is a parliamentary constituency represented in the House of Assembly of the Bahamas. It elects one member of parliament (MP) using the First past the post electoral system. It has been represented by JoBeth Coleby-Davis from the Progressive Liberal Party since 2021.
Geography
The constituency comprises the Elizabeth Estates area of Nassau, the capital and largest city of the Bahamas.
Members of Parliament
| Election | Parliament | Candidate | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 11th Bahamian Parliament | Malcolm Adderley | |
| 2010 | Ryan Pinder | Progressive Liberal Party | |
| 2012 | 12th Bahamian Parliament | ||
| 2017 | 13th Bahamian Parliament | Duane Sands[2] | Free National Movement |
| 2021 | 14th Bahamian Parliament | JoBeth Coleby-Davis | Progressive Liberal Party |
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLP | JoBeth Coleby-Davis | 1,893 | 48.91 | 18.91 | ||
| FNM | Duane Sands (incumbent) | 1,516 | 39.17 | 21.83 | ||
| COI | Cara Ellis | 204 | 5.27 | |||
| Independent | Craig Bowe | 165 | 4.26 | 3.26 | ||
| DNA | Hillary Deveaux | 66 | 1.71 | 3.29 | ||
| United Coalition Movement | Bernard Rolle | 22 | 0.57 | |||
| Grand Commonwealth Party | Rozanna Moore | 4 | 0.10 | |||
| Turnout | 3,870 | 67.79 | ||||
| PLP gain from FNM | ||||||
See also
References
- ^ "Final Boundaries Report Revealed | The Bahamas, Bahamas | Bahamas Local News - The Bahamas, Bahamas". www.bahamaslocal.com. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "A RACE TO WATCH: Who will take Elizabeth constituency?". Eye Witness News. 2021-03-01. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ https://www.bahrep.com/elections/2021/