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Politics of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Executive Monarch Charles III Governor-General Dame Susan Dougan Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves Cabinet
Legislative House of Assembly Speaker: Rochelle Forde Leader of the Opposition
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General elections were held in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on 7 December 2005. The result was a repeat of the 2001 general election with the ruling Unity Labour Party retaining all twelve of its seats and the opposition New Democratic Party retaining its three. However, the NDP saw a nearly 4-point swing in its share of the popular vote.^[1] Ralph Gonsalves remained Prime Minister.

Campaign

A total of 34 candidates contested the elections; the Unity Labour Party and the New Democratic Party both fielded candidates in all 15 constituencies, whilst the Green Party nominated four candidates.

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	Unity Labour Party	31,848	55.26	12	0
	New Democratic Party	25,748	44.68	3	0
	Green Party	34	0.06	0	New
Total		57,630	100.00	15	0
Valid votes		57,630	99.42
Invalid/blank votes		338	0.58
Total votes		57,968	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		91,045	63.67
Source: Psephos

References

External links

• Vincentian elections a tough fight BBC