The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) of Prime Minister Philip Davis has won an early general election in the Bahamas, securing over 30 of 41 seats. This marks the first time since 1997 a party has won two consecutive terms, and Davis is the first prime minister in nearly 30 years to win successive terms. The election was called early to avoid the Atlantic hurricane season, with key issues including cost of living, housing, and crime.

May 13, 2026

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Bahamas Re-elects Prime Minister Philip Davis and Progressive Liberal Party

Philip Davis and the Progressive Liberal Party have been re-elected in the Bahamas, marking the first time in nearly 30 years a leader has served two consecutive terms. Davis called the early election before the Atlantic hurricane season, and his party is projected to win over 30 of 41 parliamentary seats.

May 13, 2026

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Bahamas holds rare snap election as voters weigh cost-of-living crisis

Voters in the Bahamas head to the polls in a snap election that could give Prime Minister Philip Davis and his PLP a second consecutive term — a rare feat not seen since 1997. The election, called early due to hurricane concerns, is dominated by issues of high living costs, slow wage growth, and rising housing prices. The race has tightened amid revelations about no-bid government contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

May 12, 2026

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