1998 Bermudian general election

General elections were held in Bermuda on 9 November 1998.[1][2] The result was a victory for the Progressive Labour Party, which won 26 of the 40 seats in the House of Assembly.

1998 Bermudian general election

9 November 1998
40 seats in the House of Assembly 21 seats needed for a majority
Party Leader % Seats ± PLP Jennifer Smith 54.57 26 +8 UBP Pamela Gordon 44.32 14 -8 This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Premier before Premier after Pamela Gordon UBP Jennifer Smith PLP

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	Progressive Labour Party	30,422	54.57	26	+8
	United Bermuda Party	24,706	44.32	14	–8
	National Liberal Party	471	0.84	0	0
	Independents	147	0.26	0	0
Total		55,746	100.00	40	0
Total votes		29,378	–
Registered voters/turnout		35,499	82.76
Source: Parliamentary Registry

References

1. November 1998 Parliamentary Registry
2. Bermuda General Election Results - 9 November 1998 Caribbean Elections