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Elections in Barbados
parliamentary republic
Elections in Barbados: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Mia Mottley; the system of government is parliamentary republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Mia Mottley live
Head of government - Barbados Labour Party
In office since
25 May 2018
Party
Barbados Labour Party
Head of state
Sandra Mason
Region
North America
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Elections nearby - North America
Next election
-
Government
parliamentary republic
Capital
Bridgetown
Population
303 431
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Barbados
Established
1966
Currency
Barbadian dollar
Official language
English
Capital
Bridgetown
Region
North America
Area
439 km2
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Election history
11 February 2026parliamentary
Barbadian general election
7 October 2025presidential
Barbadian presidential election
19 January 2022parliamentary
Barbadian general election
20 October 2021presidential
Barbadian presidential election
24 May 2018parliamentary
Barbadian general election
21 February 2013parliamentary
Barbadian general election
15 January 2008parliamentary
Barbadian general election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2018 - Freundel Stuart Mia Mottley
peaceful - no coup recorded
2010 - David Thompson Freundel Stuart
peaceful - no coup recorded
2008 - Owen Arthur David Thompson
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Barbados?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Barbados?
The head of government is Mia Mottley (Barbados Labour Party).
When was the last election in Barbados?
The most recent was the Barbadian general election on 11 February 2026.
What type of government does Barbados have?
Barbados is a parliamentary republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.