House of Assembly · 41 constituencies · Last election May 12, 2026
Most recent general election: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (advance poll April 30, 2026). Prime Minister Philip Davis announced the dates on April 1, 2026; Parliament was dissolved April 8 and writs issued April 9 (Office of the Prime Minister). The Progressive Liberal Party won 33 of 41 seats and the Free National Movement 8; the Coalition of Independents and independent candidates won none (CARICOM observer report, official results). Turnout was 66.4% of 209,264 registered voters per the Parliamentary Registration Department (reported by Bahamas Local).
Next general election: date to be confirmed. It has not been called. Under the Constitution, Parliament lasts up to five years from its first sitting, so the next election is due by around 2031. Candidates appear here only after official nomination day.
The Bahamas elects 41 Members of Parliament to the House of Assembly, one from each single-member constituency, by first past the post. The 2026 boundary review raised the number from 39 to 41, adding St. James and Bimini and the Berry Islands. The party with a majority forms the government, and its leader becomes Prime Minister.
| Party | Leader | Seats (41) |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Liberal Party | Philip Edward Davis | 33 |
| Free National Movement | Michael C. Pintard | 8 |