1989 Bermudian general election

General elections were held in Bermuda on 9 February 1989.^[1][2] The result was a victory for the United Bermuda Party, which won 23 of the 40 seats in the House of Assembly.

1989 Bermudian general election

← 1985 9 February 1989 1993 →

All 40 seats in the House of Assembly 21 seats needed for a majority

Party Leader Vote % Seats +/– UBP John Swan 50.00 23 −8 PLP L. Frederick Wade 36.71 15 +8 NLP Gilbert Darrell 9.84 1 −1 Independents – 3.46 1 +1 This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. Premier before Premier after John Swan UBP John Swan UBP

Electoral system

The 40 members of the House of Assembly were elected in 20 two-member constituencies. Voters had two votes, with the two candidates with the highest vote number being elected.

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	United Bermuda Party	21,174	50.00	23	–8
	Progressive Labour Party	15,548	36.71	15	+8
	National Liberal Party	4,166	9.84	1	–1
	Independents	1,464	3.46	1	+1
Total		42,352	100.00	40	0
Total votes		23,160	–
Registered voters/turnout		31,162	74.32
Source: Parliamentary Registry[1]