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Bahamas Expands to 41 Seats, Davis Re-elected.

5/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The election added two new constituencies, raising the Bahamas parliament from 39 to 41 seats.
Incumbent Prime Minister Philip Davis was re-elected, with his Progressive Liberal Party projected to hold a majority.
Opposition leader Michael Pintard urged the Free National Movement to concede, declaring the voters’ decision final.
Commonwealth, Organization of American States and CARICOM observers monitored the poll.

History

Historical Context

After the Progressive Liberal Party, founded in 1953, secured internal self-government in 1964 and led the Bahamas to independence on 10 July 1973 under Lynden Pindling, it has dominated post-colonial elections, winning 30 of 38 seats in the first vote. In 2024, the PLP under Philip Davis seeks a majority in an expanded 41-seat parliament.

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Story summary

The election added two new constituencies, raising the Bahamas parliament from 39 to 41 seats.
Incumbent Prime Minister Philip Davis was re-elected, with his Progressive Liberal Party projected to hold a majority.
Opposition leader Michael Pintard urged the Free National Movement to concede, declaring the voters’ decision final.
Commonwealth, Organization of American States and CARICOM observers monitored the poll.

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