Elections in Anguilla

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Electoral districts in Anguilla

Anguilla elects on territorial level a legislature. The House of Assembly has 11 members, 7 members elected for a five-year term in single-seat constituencies, 2 ex officio members and 2 nominated members. Anguilla has a multi-party system.

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PartyConstituencyAt-largeTotal
seats
+/–
Votes%SeatsVotes%Seats
Anguilla Progressive Movement 3,68951.33411,97142.8037+7
Anguilla United Front 3,17044.1139,82035.1114−2
Independents3284.5606,18122.1000−1
Ex offico members20
Total7,187100.00727,972100.004130
Valid votes7,18798.55
Invalid/blank votes1061.45
Total votes7,293100.00
Registered voters/turnout11,95161.02
Source: Central Electoral Office, Central Electoral Office

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