Politics of Belize - Political Parties and Elections

Political Parties and Elections

e • d Summary of the 7 March 2012 Belizean House of Representatives election results
Parties Votes % Seats
United Democratic Party 64,976 50.37 17
People's United Party 61,329 47.54 14
People's National Party 828 0.64
Independents 822 0.64
Vision Inspired by the People 382 0.30
Total valid votes 128,999 100.00 31
Invalid votes 1,259
Total votes cast (turnout 73.16%) 130,258
Registered voters 178,054

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