Grenada
Election results
Data on parliamentary elections, including the background, candidates, voter turnout, results and the formation of the new legislature. By default the latest election results are displayed. Select a date to view results from previous elections
Background
Election date(s)
The date when elections started and ended for directly or indirectly elected parliaments/chambers. The date of appointments for appointed parliaments/chambers.
23.06.2022
Date of dissolution of the outgoing legislature
Date at which the previous legislature (elected at the previous elections) was dissolved.
16.05.2022
Timing of election
Timing of election: Upon normal expiry; Early elections; Delayed elections
Early election
Number of seats at stake
Number of seats contested at the elections. Where the parliament/chamber is fully renewed, this number is usually identical to the statutory number of members. Where the parliament/chamber is partially renewed or appointed, the number of seats at stake is usually less than the total number of members.
15
Scope of elections
Scope of elections: Full renewal; Partial renewal.
Full renewal
Candidates
Number of parties contesting the election
This field may include either the number of parties contesting the election, or the number of coalitions/electoral alliance.
4
Voter turnout
Registration
Number of people registered to vote
86,658
Votes
Number of people who actually voted
60,635
Voter turnout
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of people who actually voted by the number of people registered to vote
69.97%
Results
About the election
Short description of the context and results of the election.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), led by Mr. Dickon Mitchell, regained power for the first time since 2013 in snap elections held in June 2022. The NDC took nine seats (up from none in 2018), three more seats than the New National Party (NNP) led by Prime Minister Keith Mitchell. On 24 June, the Governor-General, Dame Cecile La Grenade, swore in Mr. Dickon Mitchell as the new Prime Minister. On 31 August, the newly elected House of Representatives elected Mr. Leo Cato (see note) as its new Speaker. The new Senate (a 13-member appointed upper chamber) convened on the same day with Ms. Dessima Williams as the new President.
The elections were constitutionally due in 2023. They followed the global COVID-19 pandemic. On 14 May 2022, the then Prime Minister Keith Mitchell (NNP) announced early elections, stating the pandemic had affected the local economy but “we have stopped the bottom from falling from the economy in our darkest days”. During election campaigning, the NDC promised to work for improved standards of living and healthcare services.
Note:
The Speaker of the House of Representatives may be elected either from among the members of the House of Representatives who are not Ministers or Parliamentary Secretaries, or from among persons who are not members of the House of Representatives. In the latter case, the Speaker becomes a member of the House by virtue of holding the office of Speaker. As Mr. Cato is a non-elected member, the new House of Representatives comprises 16 members in all.
The elections were constitutionally due in 2023. They followed the global COVID-19 pandemic. On 14 May 2022, the then Prime Minister Keith Mitchell (NNP) announced early elections, stating the pandemic had affected the local economy but “we have stopped the bottom from falling from the economy in our darkest days”. During election campaigning, the NDC promised to work for improved standards of living and healthcare services.
Note:
The Speaker of the House of Representatives may be elected either from among the members of the House of Representatives who are not Ministers or Parliamentary Secretaries, or from among persons who are not members of the House of Representatives. In the latter case, the Speaker becomes a member of the House by virtue of holding the office of Speaker. As Mr. Cato is a non-elected member, the new House of Representatives comprises 16 members in all.
Number of parties winning seats
The number of parties which won parliamentary representation in the given election.
2
Percentage of parties winning seats
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of parties which won parliamentary representation by the number of parties contesting the election.
50%
Percentage of seats won by largest party or coalition
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of seats won by the largest party by the number of seats at stake in the election.
60%
Alternation of power after elections
The results of the elections caused a change in the government. "Not applicable" to countries using the presidential system when parliamentary and presidential elections are held separately, to countries in political transition or where there is no party system.
Yes
Number of parties in government
The government may be formed by one or more political parties
1
Names of parties in government
The government may be formed by one or more political parties
National Democratic Congress (NDC)
Parties or coalitions winning seats
| Political group | Total |
|---|---|
| National Democratic Congress (NDC) | 9 |
| New National Party (NNP) | 6 |
Members elected, by sex
Number of men elected
10
Number of women elected
5
Percentage of women elected
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of women elected in the election and the number of seats at stake at the election.
33.33%
Other notes
Note on the parties or coalitions winning seats:
The statistics above refer to the 15 directly elected members. In addition, there is a male Speaker designated from outside the House of Representatives. There are thus 16 members in the new House of Representatives, of whom five were women as at 31 August 2022.
The statistics above refer to the 15 directly elected members. In addition, there is a male Speaker designated from outside the House of Representatives. There are thus 16 members in the new House of Representatives, of whom five were women as at 31 August 2022.
Women Directly Elected
5
New legislature
Total number of men after the election
The total number of male parliamentarians in this parliament/chamber following the election or renewal, regardless of their modes of designation.
11
Total number of women after the election
The total number of female parliamentarians in this parliament/chamber following the election or renewal, regardless of their modes of designation.
5
Date of the first session
The date when the newly elected parliament/chamber was convened for the first time. It may be different from the date when members were sworn in.
31.08.2022
First Speaker of the new legislature
First Speaker of the new legislature
First name of the Speaker of the new legislature following the election or renewal.
Leo
Cato
(Male)
Date of election
31.08.2022