1984 Vincentian general election

General elections were held in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on 25 July 1984.[1] The result was a victory for the New Democratic Party, which won nine of the thirteen seats. Voter turnout was 88.8%.[2]

1984 Vincentian general election

25 July 1984
13 seats in the House of Assembly 7 seats needed for a majority
Turnout	88.8% ( 24.9%)
First party Second party   Leader James Mitchell Milton Cato Party NDP SVLP Leader's seat Grenadines West St. George Last election 27.4%, 2 seats 54.2%, 11 seats Seats won 9 4 Seat change 7 7 Popular vote 21,700 17,493 Percentage 51.4% 41.5% Swing 24.0% 12.7%
Map of the constituencies of St. Vincent and the Grenadines showing the results of the general election
Prime Minister before election Milton Cato SVLP Elected Prime Minister James Mitchell NDP

Results

Party	Votes	%	Seats	+/–
New Democratic Party	21,700	51.4	9	+7
Saint Vincent Labour Party	17,493	41.5	4	–7
United People's Movement	1,350	3.2	0	0
Movement for National Unity	855	2.0	0	New
People's Democratic Party	810	1.9	0	New
Invalid/blank votes	299	–	–	–
Total	42,507	100	13	0
Registered voters/turnout	47,863	88.8	–	–
Source: Nohlen

References

1. Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p600 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
2. Nohlen, p603