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Barbados

Barbados

Answer
Plurality/Majority
Source

Barbados, Representation of the People Act Cap 12, Rule 29(2), accessed 16 January 2022

SECOND SCHEDULE: RULES FOR CONDUCT OF HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS ARRANGEMENT OF RULES

51. (1) In a contested election, when the result of the poll has been ascertained, the returning officer shall immediately -

(a) declare to be elected the candidate to whom the majority of votes have been given;

(6) return the name to the Governor-General; and

(c) give public notice of his name and of the total number of votes given for each candidate.

Barbados, Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Review of Boundaries) Order, 2002, accessed 16 January 2022

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