Elizabeth (Bahamas Parliament constituency)

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Elizabeth
Constituency
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Elizabeth is 8 on this map of the 2021 election
District New Providence
Electorate3,923 (2011) [1]
Current constituency
Seats1
Party Progressive Liberal Party
Member(s) JoBeth Coleby-Davis

Elizabeth is a parliamentary constituency represented in the House of Assembly of the Bahamas. It elects one member of parliament (MP) using the First past the post electoral system. It has been represented by JoBeth Coleby-Davis from the Progressive Liberal Party since 2021.

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Geography

The constituency comprises the Elizabeth Estates area of Nassau, the capital and largest city of the Bahamas.

Members of Parliament

ElectionParliamentCandidateParty
2007 11th Bahamian Parliament Malcolm Adderley
2010 Ryan Pinder Progressive Liberal Party
2012 12th Bahamian Parliament
2017 13th Bahamian Parliament Duane Sands [2] Free National Movement
2021 14th Bahamian Parliament JoBeth Coleby-Davis Progressive Liberal Party

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References

  1. "Final Boundaries Report Revealed | The Bahamas, Bahamas | Bahamas Local News - The Bahamas, Bahamas". www.bahamaslocal.com. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
  2. "A RACE TO WATCH: Who will take Elizabeth constituency?". Eye Witness News. 2021-03-01. Retrieved 2024-10-27.