PPM
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5 Seats 11.645 Votes (29.8%) |
UDP
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9 Seats 17,299 Votes (44.2%) |
OTHER
1 Seat
10,189 Votes (44.69%)
General elections were held in the Cayman Islands on 10 May 2009 for all 18 seats in the Legislative Assembly using a first-past-the-post system.
Political Parties & Candidates
A total of 43 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 United Democratic Party (UDP) defeated the incumbent People’s Progressive Movement (PPM). the UDP swept into power with nine seats and one pro-UDP independent candidate being elected. The People’s Progressive Movement became the Opposition party with five seats.
Voter Turnout
Voter turnout was 79.57%.
Post-Election
The UDP lost its majority in December 2012 after a vote of no-confidence in the government at the Legislative Assembly. Subsequently five members of the UDP formed a new government headed by the former Deputy Premier, Juliana O`Connor-Connolly JP MLA.
Electoral System
System: First-past-the-post
Voter Turnout
Total Votes Cast: 12,204
Registered Voters: 15,338
Voter Turnout: 79.57%
Critical Dates
Dissolution of House: Tue, 24 Mar 2009
Nomination Day: Wed, 25 Mar 2009
Polling Day: Wed, 10 May 2009
First Meeting of Parliament: Wed, 27 May 2009
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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