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Bahamian Opposition Seeks US, OAS Observers Amid Register Scrutiny

4/24/2026

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Bahamian opposition leader Michael Pintard wrote to U.S. Ambassador Herschel Walker requesting observation of the May 12 election due to voter-register concerns.
The United States and the Organization of American States will each send election observers to the Bahamas for the May 12 parliamentary vote.
Prime Minister Philip Davis called the early May 12 election.
Elections chief Harrison Thompson said the voter register is regularly reviewed for legal issues.

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Bahamian opposition leader Michael Pintard wrote to U.S. Ambassador Herschel Walker requesting observation of the May 12 election due to voter-register concerns.
The United States and the Organization of American States will each send election observers to the Bahamas for the May 12 parliamentary vote.
Prime Minister Philip Davis called the early May 12 election.
Elections chief Harrison Thompson said the voter register is regularly reviewed for legal issues.