PPM
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9 Seats 13,199 Votes (67.2%) |
UDP
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5 Seats 6,062 Votes (30.9%) |
OTHER
1 Seat
380 Votes (1.9%)
General elections were held in the Cayman Islands on 11 May 2005 for all 15 seats in the Legislative Assembly using a first-past-the-post system.
The election was originally due to take place on 17 November 2004, but was postponed as a result of the disruption caused by Hurricane Ivan, which struck the Cayman Islands in September 2004.
Political Parties & Candidates
A total of 45 candidates contested the election. Candidates were presented by the People’s Progressive Party (PPM), and the United Democratic Party (UDP), along with several independents.
Results
The opposition People’s Progressive Movement (PPM) led by Kurt Tibbets picked up nine seats in the Cayman Islands legislature in the general election, defeating the ruling McKeva Bush-led United Democratic Party (UDP) which got five seats. One seat went to an independent candidate Moses Kirkconnell who announced that he would join the PPM immediately after the elections.
Voter Turnout
Voter turnout was 80.25%.
Electoral System
System: First-past-the-post
Elected Members: 15 elected members.
Voter Turnout
Total Votes Cast: 10,527
Registered Voters: 13,118
Voter Turnout: 80.25%
Critical Dates
Dissolution of House: Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Nomination Day: Wed, 16 Mar 2005
Polling Day: Wed, 11 May 2005
First Meeting of Parliament: Wed, 18 May 2005
Political Leaders
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Kurt Tibbets (People’s Progressive Movement – PPM) |
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McKeeva Bush (United Democratic Party – UDP) |
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