DA
2 Seat
5,067 Votes (19.95 %)
NT
9 Seat
12,210 Votes (48.08 %)
TC
1 Seat
4,526 Votes (17.82 %)
OTHER
3 Seat
3,592 Votes (14.14 %)
General elections were held in the Cayman Islands on 20 November 1996 for all 15 seats in the Legislative Assembly using a first-past-the-post system.
Political Parties & Candidates
Three teams with a total of 44 candidates contested the general election: the governing National Team, Team Cayman and the Democratic Alliance Group.
Results
The National Team was returned to office but with a reduced majority, winning nine seats. The Democratic Alliance won two seats in George Town, Team Cayman won one in Bodden Town and independents won seats in George Town, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
Voter Turnout
Voter turnout was 85.48%.
Post-Election
Truman Bodden continued as Leader of Government Business in the Legislative Assembly.
Electoral System
System: First-past-the-post
Elected Members: 15 elected members.
Voter Turnout
Total Votes Cast: 8,872
Registered Voters: 8,933
Voter Turnout: 85.48%
Critical Dates
Dissolution of House: –
Nomination Day: –
Polling Day: Wed, 20 Nov 1996
First Meeting of Parliament: Wed, 27 Nov 1996
Political Leaders
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Kurt Tibbets (Democratic Alliance – DA) |
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Truman Bodden (National Team – NT) |
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