Anguilla Democratic Party

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The Anguilla Democratic Party was a political party in Anguilla. It was led by Camile Connor in 1976. [1] At the 2005 Anguillian general election, the party became part of the Anguilla United Front, which won 39% of the popular vote and four out of seven elected seats. [2]

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Electoral results

LeaderVotes %Seats+/–PositionGovernment
1989 93425.2
1 / 7
Increase2.svg 1Increase2.svg 3rdOpposition
1994 1,34831.0
2 / 7
Increase2.svg 1Increase2.svg 2ndCoalition
1999 1,57932.9
2 / 7
Steady2.svg 0Steady2.svg 2ndCoalition
2000 53611.4
1 / 7
Decrease2.svg 1Decrease2.svg 3rdCoalition

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  2. "Elections: Anguillian House of Assembly 2005 General". IFES ElectionGuide. Retrieved 16 November 2024.