2010 Sint Maarten general election

Early general elections were held in Sint Maarten on 17 September 2010 to elect the 15 members of the Island Council. The National Alliance led by William Marlin emerged as the largest party, winning 7 of the 15 seats.[1] However, a coalition government was formed by the Democratic Party and the United People's Party. Despite only having won two seats, the Democratic Party's Sarah Wescot-Williams became Prime Minister.[2]

Politics of Sint Maarten

Background

Early elections were needed because the Island Council was enlarged from 11 to 15 seats.[3]

Results
PartyVotes%Seats+/–
National Alliance6,27345.877+2
United People's Party4,93636.096New
Democratic Party2,34017.112–4
Concordia Political Alliance1270.930New
Total13,676100.0015+4
Valid votes13,67697.62
Invalid/blank votes3332.38
Total votes14,009100.00
Registered voters/turnout19,60171.47
Source: Election Passport

Aftermath

The Island Council was converted into the Estates of Sint Maarten after Sint Maarten received country status within the Kingdom of the Netherlands on 10 October 2010.

References
  1. RNW.nl - Kandidatenlijsten verkiezingen Sint Maarten ingediend Archived 2011-06-09 at the Wayback Machine
  2. RNW.nl - Wescot verrassende eerste premier Sint Maarten Archived 2011-05-06 at the Wayback Machine
  3. RNW.nl - Eilandsraad Sint Maarten unaniem achter staatsregeling
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