Saint Kitts and Nevis
National Assembly
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Political system
Political systems: Presidential, Parliamentary, Presidential-Parliamentary, Monarchy, Communist, Transitional.
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Parliamentary system
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Structure of parliament
Structure of parliament: Unicameral, bicameral
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Unicameral
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IPU membership
Current membership status
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No
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
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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.
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05 Aug 2022
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Date of dissolution of the outgoing legislature
Date at which the previous legislature (elected at the previous elections) was dissolved.
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10 May 2022
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Timing of election
Timing of election: Upon normal expiry; Early elections; Delayed elections
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Early elections
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Expected date of next elections
The expected date at which the next elections should take place, based on law or practice.
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31 Oct 2027
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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.
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11
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Scope of elections
Scope of elections: Full renewal; Partial renewal.
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Full renewal
Candidates
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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.
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8
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Total number of candidates
Total number of people who registered as candidates for election. Does not include people who stood as candidates to become "substitute members".
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34
Results
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About the election
Short description of the context and results of the election.
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The St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP), led by Mr. Terrance Drew, gained a slim majority in the snap elections by winning 6 out of the 11 seats at stake in the 16-member National Assembly (see note 1). The SKNLP, which had governed the country for two decades until 2015, thereby regained power after seven years in opposition. The Concerned Citizens' Movement (CCM), led by outgoing Foreign Minister Mark Brantley, came second with three seats. On 6 August, Mr. Drew was sworn in as the new Prime Minister. On 25 October, the newly elected National Assembly held its first session and elected Ms. Lanien Blanchette as its new Speaker.
The early elections followed the collapse of the coalition government (see note 2). On 10 May 2022, Prime Minister Timothy Harris (Peoples Labour Party, PLP) asked Governor General Samuel Seaton to dissolve Parliament. This triggered early elections that took place in August 2022, over three years earlier than they were constitutionally required (see note 3).
Note 1:
In addition to the 11 directly elected members, 4 members are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister and the leader of the Opposition. The Speaker may be designated from outside the National Assembly; if so, they become a member of parliament by virtue of holding the office of Speaker. Since the new Speaker was designated from outside Parliament, there are 16 members in all.
Note 2:
The coalition government formed after the 2020 elections comprised Mr. Harris’ PLP, the People's Action Movement (PAM), and the CCM.
Note 3:
The five-year term of the outgoing legislature started on 8 July 2020. The next elections had been due within 90 days of 8 July 2025 (i.e., by October 2025).
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Number of parties winning seats
The number of parties which won parliamentary representation in the given election.
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4
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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.
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50.0%
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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.
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54.5%
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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.
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Yes
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Number of parties in government
The government may be formed by one or more political parties
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1
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Names of parties in government
The government may be formed by one or more political parties
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St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP)
Parties or coalitions winning seats
| Political group | Total |
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| St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) | 6 |
| Concerned Citizens' Movement (CCM) | 3 |
| Peoples Labour Party (PLP) | 1 |
| People's Action Movement (PAM) | 1 |
Members elected, by sex
- Number of men elected
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10
- Number of women elected
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1
Notes:
The 2022 legislature comprises a total of five women as follows:
- One woman was directly elected,
- Three women were appointed (including the Deputy Speaker Latoya Jones),
- The Speaker
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Percentage of women elected
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of women elected by the number of seats filled.
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9.1%
- Women Directly Elected
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1
- Women Appointed
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3
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Women in other categories
For example, ex-officio members of parliament, such as Cabinet members, members of the royal family, Attorney General, Speaker if appointed from outside parliament
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1
- Other notes on the elections
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Note on the expected date of next elections
The five-year term of the new legislature started on 25 October 2022. The next elections are due within 90 days as of 25 October 2027.
Note on the monthly ranking of women in national parliaments:
The statistics for 1 September and 1 October 2022 were retrospectively updated after the snap election on Saint Kitts and Nevis was added to Parline in November 2022.
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New legislature
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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.
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11
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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.
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5
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Percentage of women after the election
The percentage is calculated by dividing the total number of women in this parliament/chamber by the current number of members.
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31.3%
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First-term parliamentarians
The number of members who are assuming their parliamentary mandate for the first time following the election or renewal, regardless of their mode of designation.
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No information available
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Percentage of first-term parliamentarians
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of first-term parliamentarians by the number of seats at stake in the election.
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No information available
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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.
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25 Oct 2022
First Speaker of the new legislature
- Personal details for the first Speaker of the new legislature
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Lanien Blanchette (Female)
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Date of election
The date of the election of the Speaker may be different from the date of the first session of the new legislature.
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25 Oct 2022