2013_Grenadian_general_election

2013 Grenadian general election

2013 Grenadian general election

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General elections were held in Grenada on 19 February 2013.[1] The result was a landslide victory for the opposition New National Party, which won all 15 seats.[2]

Quick Facts All 15 seats in the House of Representatives 8 seats needed for a majority, First party ...

Date

The election date was announced by Prime Minister Tillman Thomas at the National Democratic Congress Party Convention at Sauteurs Bus Station on 13 January 2013.[3]

Electoral system

The fifteen members of the House of Representatives were elected in single-member constituencies by first-past-the-post voting.[4]

Candidates

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Conduct

The preliminary report from invited Organisation of American States election observers was positive regarding the "civil and peaceful" election and its high turnout.[5] The observers noted minor bureaucratic problems, and recommended greater enactment of campaign finance regulations.[5] The observers also noted that women were under-represented in the list of candidates (9 of 48) and elected representatives (4 of 15).[5]

Results

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References

  1. [1]
    Grenada to Hold Elections Feb. 19 Caribbean Journal, 13 January 2013
  2. [2]
    Grenada Election Landslide Archived 2013-03-07 at archive.today Carib Arena, 20 February 2013
  3. [3]
    February 19 – D Day The New Today, 4 February 2013
  4. [4]
    Election Profile IFES
  5. [5]
    "Preliminary statement of the OAS electoral observation mission". Grenada Broadcast. 20 February 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
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