1997 Aruban general election

General elections were held in Aruba on 12 December 1997.[1] The Aruban People's Party emerged as the largest party, winning ten of the 21 seats in the Estates.

1997 Aruban general election

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All 21 seats in Parliament
11 seats needed for a majority
 First partySecond partyThird party
 
OLA
LeaderHenny EmanNelson Oduber
PartyAVPPEMOLA
Seats before1092
Seats won1092
Seat changeSteadySteadySteady
Popular vote19,47617,3583,976
Percentage43.53%38.80%8.89%
SwingDecrease1.87ppDecrease0.22ppDecrease2.27pp

Prime Minister before election

Henny Eman
AVP

Elected Prime Minister

Henny Eman
AVP

Results

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PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Aruban People's Party19,47643.53100
People's Electoral Movement17,35838.8090
Aruban Liberal Organization3,9768.8920
National Democratic Alliance1,0922.440New
Aruban Patriotic Party2,0524.5900
Aruba Reform Party5191.160New
Aruba Solidarity Movement2680.600New
Total44,741100.00210
Valid votes44,74198.71
Invalid/blank votes5861.29
Total votes45,327100.00
Registered voters/turnout52,75285.92
Source: Caribbean Elections, CBS

References

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