KINGSTOWN, Jamaica, Sept 3, CMC – Nearly 2.1 million Jamaicans will go to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new government with the incumbent Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) seeking an unprecedented third consecutive term in office.
Politiccal observers say that despite there being 189 candidates inclduing 53 women representing four political parties and several independents, the race is a straight fight between the JLP and the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP) for control of the 63 seat Parliament.
The Jamaica Progressive Party (JPP) has entered candidates in 47 constituencies, while seven nominees will represent the United Independents’ Congress (UIC).
In the 2020 general election, the JLP won 49 seats, but opinion polls predict a much tighter race this time around.
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