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Elections in Jamaica
Sovereign state
Elections in Jamaica: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Andrew Holness.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Head of government - Jamaica Labour Party
Party
Jamaica Labour Party
Head of state
Charles III
Region
North America
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Elections nearby - North America
Next election
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Government
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Capital
Kingston
Population
2 697 983
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Jamaica
Established
1962
Currency
Jamaican dollar
Official language
English
Capital
Kingston
Region
North America
Area
10,991 km2
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Election history
30 September 2025parliamentary
Jamaican parliamentary election
3 September 2020parliamentary
Jamaican parliamentary election
25 February 2016parliamentary
Jamaican general election
29 December 2011parliamentary
Jamaican general election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
No recorded transitions.
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Jamaica?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Jamaica?
The head of government is Andrew Holness (Jamaica Labour Party).
When was the last election in Jamaica?
The most recent was the Jamaican parliamentary election on 30 September 2025.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.