Dominica Democratic Labour Party
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The Dominica Democratic Labour Party was a political party in Dominica
. It contested the 1980 general elections
, finishing second behind the Dominica Freedom Party
with 19.7% of the vote and two of the 21 seats. However, it did not contest any subsequent elections.
Dominica
Dominica , officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island nation in the Lesser Antilles region of the Caribbean Sea, south-southeast of Guadeloupe and northwest of Martinique. Its size is and the highest point in the country is Morne Diablotins, which has an elevation of . The Commonwealth...
. It contested the 1980 general elections
Dominican general election, 1980
General elections were held in Dominica on 21 July 1980. The result was a victory for the Dominica Freedom Party, which won 17 of the 21 seats, whilst the ruling Dominica Labour Party lost all 16 seats after nineteen years in power. Voter turnout was 80.2%....
, finishing second behind the Dominica Freedom Party
Dominica Freedom Party
The Dominica Freedom Party is a conservative political party in Dominica.The party lost all of its seats in the House of Assembly at 2005 general election, held on 5 May 2005. This was the first time since 1975 that the DFP was not elected in any seats...
with 19.7% of the vote and two of the 21 seats. However, it did not contest any subsequent elections.