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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