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
Bermuda
← 1983 29 October 1985 1989 →

40 seats in the House of Assembly
21 seats needed for a majority
Party Leader Vote % 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.
Premier before Premier after
John Swan
UBP
John Swan
UBP

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

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PartyVotes%Seats+/–
United Bermuda Party22,36862.5031+5
Progressive Labour Party10,93030.547–7
National Liberal Party2,4866.952New
Independents50.010New
Total35,789100.00400
Total votes19,427
Registered voters/turnout29,34066.21
Source: Parliamentary Registry

References

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  1. ^ a b October 1985 Parliamentary Registry
  2. ^ Bermuda General Election Results - 29 October 1985 Caribbean Elections