UT
8 Seats
– Votes ( – %)
DT
2 Seats
– Votes ( – %)
OTHER
2 Seats
– Votes ( – %)
General elections were held in the Cayman Islands in November 1980 for all 12 seats in the Legislative Assembly using a first-past-the-post system.
Political Teams & Candidates
Candidates were presented by the Unity Team and Dignity Team along with several independents.
Results
The result was a victory for the Unity Team led by Jim Bodden, which won eight of the 12 seats in the Legislative Assembly. The Dignity Team, headed by Benson Ebanks, won two seats, and two went to independents.
Voter Turnout
Voter turnout was -%.
Electoral System
System: First-past-the-post
Elected Members:12 elected members
Voter Turnout
Total Votes Cast: –
Registered Voters: 8,051
Voter Turnout: – %
Critical Dates
Dissolution of House: –
Nomination Day: –
First Meeting of Parliament: –
Political Leaders
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Jim Bodden (Unity Team – UT) |
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Benson Ebanks (Dignity Team – DT) |
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