1985 Bermudian general election

General elections were held in Bermuda on 29 October 1985.^[1][2] The result was a victory for the United Bermuda Party, which won 31 of the 40 seats in the House of Assembly.

1985 Bermudian general election

← 1983 29 October 1985 1989 →

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

Party Leader Vote % Seats +/– UBP John Swan 62.50 31 +5 PLP Lois Browne-Evans 30.54 7 −7 NLP Gilbert Darrell 6.95 2 New This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. Premier before Premier after John Swan UBP John Swan UBP

A total of 98 candidates contested the election, although one seat, Southampton West, was uncontested and the two United Bermuda Party candidates returned unopposed.^[1]

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	22,368	62.50	31	+5
	Progressive Labour Party	10,930	30.54	7	–7
	National Liberal Party	2,486	6.95	2	New
	Independents	5	0.01	0	New
Total		35,789	100.00	40	0
Total votes		19,427	–
Registered voters/turnout		29,340	66.21
Source: Parliamentary Registry[1]