Parliament of Bermuda
Parliament of Bermuda | |
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| History | |
| Founded | 1 August 1620 |
| Leadership | |
Charles III since 8 September 2022 | |
Rena Lalgie since 14 December 2020 | |
Joan Dillas-Wright, Independent | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 47 |
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Political groups | His Majesty's Government (30)
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Political groups | His Majesty's Government (5) His Majesty's Loyal Opposition (6)
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| Elections | |
Last election | 1 October 2020 |
| Meeting place | |
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| House of Assembly Building, Hamilton | |
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The Parliament of Bermuda is the
British Overseas Territory of Bermuda.[1] Based on the Westminster system, one of the two chambers (lower house) is elected, the other (upper house), appointed.[2]
The two chambers are:
- constituencies)
- Senate (11 appointed members)
Originally, the House of Assembly was the only house in the legislature. It held its first session in 1620, making Bermuda's Parliament amongst the world's oldest legislatures and the oldest extant legislature in
the Americas. An appointed Privy Council
originally performed roles similar to those of an upper house and of a cabinet.
A major constitutional change took place in 1968. The
Premier
was also introduced as leader of the ruling party, and an official opposition.
2020 election results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | |
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| Progressive Labour Party | 15,995 | 62.09 | 30 | +6 | |
| One Bermuda Alliance | 8,314 | 32.27 | 6 | -6 | |
| Free Democratic Movement | 1,384 | 5.37 | 0 | 0 | |
| Independents | 67 | 0.26 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 25,760 | 100.00 | 36 | 0 | |
| Valid votes | 25,760 | 99.15 | |||
| Invalid/blank votes | 220 | 0.85 | |||
| Total votes | 25,980 | 100.00 | |||
| Registered voters/turnout | 42,638 | 60.93 | |||
| Source: Parliamentary Registry | |||||
References
- Government of Bermuda.
- ^ "The Legislature – Government of Bermuda". gov.bm. Government of Bermuda. 3 March 2016.