1992 Bahamian general election

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General elections were held in the Bahamas on 19 August 1992. [1] The ruling Progressive Liberal Party won only 44.7% of the popular vote and 16 seats in the House of Assembly. The opposition Free National Movement won 55% of the popular vote and 33 of the 49 seats.

Results

Bahamas Assemblee 1992.svg
PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Free National Movement 61,79955.1533+17
Progressive Liberal Party 50,25844.8516–15
Total112,057100.00490
Registered voters/turnout122,939
Source: Nohlen

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References

  1. Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p78 ISBN   978-0-19-928357-6