Philip Davis and the Progressive Liberal Party won the Bahamas general election on Tuesday and kept control of government, according to results reported late on Tuesday and continuing into today. [1, 2, 3]
The win makes Davis the first Bahamian leader in nearly 30 years to secure a second consecutive term. He thanked supporters in Nassau and told voters, “The Bahamian people have spoken, and I receive their verdict with humility and gratitude.” [1, 2, 3]
Officials called the election early, ahead of the October schedule, and said the Atlantic hurricane season was one reason for the snap vote. The House of Assembly now has 41 seats after two new constituencies were created. [1, 2, 3]
Early projections from Tuesday night put the PLP on course to win more than 30 seats, but Anadolu Agency later reported the party had secured 25 seats as counting continued. [1, 2, 3]
The Free National Movement lost the contest, and its leader, Michael Pintard, conceded defeat. He said, “The Bahamian people made their choice. In a democracy, that is the only voice that ultimately matters.” [1, 2, 3]
Davis first became prime minister in an early election in 2021. He told voters who did not back his party that he had listened to them and would “continue to work hard for all Bahamians.” [1, 2]
Among the other results reported, The Guardian said former prime minister Hubert Minnis failed to win back a seat he had held for nearly 20 years after running as an independent, and businessman Rick Fox lost in Garden Hills to incumbent Mario Bowleg. [1]
The next step is the continued tallying of results as the final seat count comes in. [3]
