1985 Bermudian general election

General elections were held in Bermuda on 29 October 1985.[1][2] The result was a victory for the United Bermuda Party, which won 31 of the 40 seats in the House of Assembly.

1985 Bermudian general election
29 October 1985
40 seats in the House of Assembly
21 seats needed for a majority
Party Leader % Seats ±
UBP John Swan 62.50 31 +5
PLP Lois Browne-Evans 30.54 7 -7
NLP Gilbert Darrell 6.95 2 New
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
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John Swan
UBP		 John Swan
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A total of 98 candidates contested the election, although one seat, Southampton West, was uncontested and the two United Bermuda Party candidates returned unopposed.[1]

Results
Party Votes % Seats +/–
United Bermuda Party22,36862.5031+5
Progressive Labour Party10,93030.547–7
National Liberal Party2,4866.952New
Independents50.010New
Total35,789100400
Valid votes
Invalid votes
Total votes cast19,427100
Registered voter/turnout29,34066.21
Source: Parliamentary Registry
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References
  1. October 1985 Parliamentary Registry
  2. Bermuda General Election Results - 29 October 1985 Caribbean Elections


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