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Elections in The Bahamas
constitutional monarchy
Elections in The Bahamas: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. The next one is the Bahamian parliamentary election on 30 September 2026. Head of government is Philip "Brave" Davis; the system of government is constitutional monarchy.
Next election
Bahamian parliamentary election - 30 September 2026
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Philip "Brave" Davis live
Head of government - Progressive Liberal Party
In office since
17 September 2021
Party
Progressive Liberal Party
Head of state
Charles III
Region
North America
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Next election
Bahamian parliamentary election
30 September 2026
Government
constitutional monarchy
Capital
Nassau
Population
399 440
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of The Bahamas
Established
1973
Currency
Bahamian dollar
Official language
English
Capital
Nassau
Region
North America
Area
13,878 km2
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Election history
16 September 2021parliamentary
Bahamian parliamentary election
10 May 2017parliamentary
Bahamian general election
turnout 88.6%
7 May 2012parliamentary
Bahamian general election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2021 - Hubert Minnis Philip "Brave" Davis
peaceful - no coup recorded
2017 - Perry Christie Hubert Minnis
peaceful - no coup recorded
2012 - Hubert Ingraham Perry Christie
peaceful - no coup recorded
2007 - Perry Christie Hubert Ingraham
peaceful - no coup recorded
2002 - Hubert Ingraham Perry Christie
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in The Bahamas?
The Bahamian parliamentary election is scheduled for 30 September 2026.
Who is the current leader of The Bahamas?
The head of government is Philip "Brave" Davis (Progressive Liberal Party).
When was the last election in The Bahamas?
The most recent was the Bahamian parliamentary election on 16 September 2021.
What type of government does The Bahamas have?
The Bahamas is a constitutional monarchy.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.