1999 Anguillian general election

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General elections were held in Anguilla on 4 March 1999. The result was a victory for the ruling coalition of the Anguilla United Party and the Anguilla Democratic Party, each winning 2 seats. The opposition Anguilla National Alliance won 3 seats.[1] However, the coalition government lost its majority in May 1999 upon the resignation of Victor Banks, the Finance Minister and leader of the Anguilla Democratic Party. Due to the collapse of the ruling coalition, fresh elections were held in March 2000.

Results[edit]

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Anguilla National Alliance2,05442.763+1
Anguilla Democratic Party1,57932.8720
Anguilla United Party70414.6520
Independents4679.720–1
Appointed members2+1
Total4,804100.009+1
Valid votes4,80499.09
Invalid/blank votes440.91
Total votes4,848100.00
Registered voters/turnout6,57873.70
Source: Anguilla Elections, IFES

By constituency[edit]

Constituency Candidate Party Votes %
1 - Island Harbour Kenneth Harrigan Anguilla National Alliance 483 59.93
Barbara Webster-Bourne Anguilla Democratic Party 225 27.92
Franklin Richardson Independent 98 12.16
2 - Sandy Hill Osbourne Fleming Anguilla National Alliance 303 82.11
Clement Ruan Independent 66 17.89
3 - Valley North Eric Reid Anguilla National Alliance 548 53.83
Leroy Rogers Anguilla Democratic Party 470 46.17
4 - Valley South Victor Banks Anguilla Democratic Party 503 62.02
Blondell Rodgiers Anguilla National Alliance 237 29.22
Ronald Webster Independent 71 8.75
5 - Road North Edison Baird Anguilla Democratic Party 381 53.06
David Carty Anguilla National Alliance 337 46.94
6 - Road South Hubert Hughes Anguilla United Party 434 65.17
Franklin Connor Independent 232 34.83
7 - West End Albert Hughes Anguilla United Party 270 64.90
Kenswick Richardson Anguilla National Alliance 146 35.10

References[edit]

  1. ^ Anguilla IFES