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General Election Results - November 1980
Parliament Building, Bermuda

General elections were held in the Cayman Islands in November 1980 for all 12 seats in the Legislative Assembly using a first-past-the-post system.

Political Teams & Candidates

Candidates were presented by the Unity Team and Dignity Team along with several independents.

Results

The result was a victory for the Unity Team led by Jim Bodden, which won eight of the 12 seats in the Legislative Assembly. The Dignity Team, headed by Benson Ebanks, won two seats, and two went to independents. 

Voter Turnout

Voter turnout was -%.

 
ELECTORAL SYSTEM
System First-past-the-post
Elected Members 12 elected members
VOTER TURNOUT
Total Ballots Cast -
Registered Voters 8,051
Voter Turnout -%  
CRITICAL DATES
Polling Day Wed, Nov 1980
POLITICAL LEADERS
  Photo Jim BODDEN
Unity Team (UT)
  Photo Benson EBANKS
Dignity Team (DT)
SUMMARY RESULTS
  Party Code Votes Seats
Total % votes Change Number Change
  Team for National Unity Winner UT - -% -% 8 -
  Progress with Dignity Team DT - -% -% 2 -
  Independent Candidates IND - -% -% 2 -
  Total   - 100% 0% 12 -
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CDP = Cayman Democratic Party; PPM = People's Progressive Movement; IND = Inpendent candidate; * Incumbent; ** Political Leader
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