COCKBURN TOWN, Turks and Caicos Islands, Feb 5, CMC –Voters in this British Overseas Territory were on Friday casting ballots to elect a new government with both major parties, the ruling Progressive National Party (PNP) and the main opposition People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) confident of victory.
The PNP led by Premier Washington Missick and the PDM led by Opposition Leader, Edwin Astwood, are contesting the new 20 seats at stake in the elections, up from the 15 seats in the National Assembly in 2021.
According to the electoral officials,10 of the 19 members are elected by plurality vote in single member districts. An additional five members are elected by plurality vote in a single statewide district. The remaining four members are appointed, two by the Governor and two through consultation between the Premier and Leader of the Opposition.
Additionally, the Attorney General serves as a non-voting member. All members serve four-year terms.
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