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Political Parties
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Information on the 30 constituencies

Candidates
Profiles of the 2008 candidates

2008 Results
Detailed results of 2008 general elections

Past Elections
Results of previously held elections

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Welcome to Vote Barbados 2008	Updated:
Barbadians went to the polls on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 to elect a new government. The Democratic Labour Party (DLP), led by David Thompson, won 20 of the 30 seats in the House of Assembly. The Barbados Labour Party (BLP) won the other 10 seats. This site provides information for students, teachers, parents and indeed everyone on how the Barbadian electoral system works, and how and why we all should take part in the democratic process.
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State of Parties
Party	Pre-Election	2008 Results
Barbados Labour Party (BLP)	24	10*
Democratic Labour Party (DLP)	6	20
People's Democratic Congress (PDC)	0	0
People's Empowerment Party (PEP)	0	0
Independent (IND)	0	0
The Parliament of Barbados has two chambers. The House of Assembly has 30 members, elected for a five year term in single-seat constituencies. * Hamilton Lashley later resigned from the BLP to sit as an Independent before rejoining the DLP..

	The Political Parties Information on the major political parties in Barbados.
	The Constituencies Information on the 30 constituencies in Barbados.
	Meet the Candidates Profiles on all the candidates contesting the Elections.

	Election Results 2008 Official results of the 2008 General Elections.
	Past Elections Results of previously held elections in Barbados.
	Learning Resources General information on the election process.

Election Key

Barbados Labour Party (BLP)

Democratic Labour Party (DLP)

People's Democratic Congress (PDC)

People's Empowerment Party (PEP)

Independent (IND)

Winner Declared

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