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Philip Davis and Progressive Liberal Party win general election in Bahamas

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2026, 9:07 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The victory marks the first time in three decades a Bahamian political party has noticed back-to-back general election wins.
  • The results were announced late on Tuesday, and Davis celebrated the outcome with a speech to supporters in the capital, Nassau.
  • “To Bahamians who voted today but did not vote for us, I want you to know I’ve listened to you, I’ve heard you, and I want you to know that I will continue to work hard for all Bahamians,” Davis said.

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The victory marks the first time in three decades a Bahamian political party has noticed back-to-back general election wins.

xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Voters exit a Garden Hills polling station after casting their ballots in a general election in Nassau, Bahamas, on May 12 [Tim Aylen/AP Photo]By Reuters and The Associated Press Published On 13 May 202613 May 2026Philip Davis will hold onto his seat as prime minister of the Bahamas after the Progressive Liberal Party scored a victory in early elections.

The results were announced late on Tuesday, and Davis celebrated the outcome with a speech to supporters in the capital, Nassau.

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