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April 30, 2025 Confirmed

Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands
Election for Cayman Legislative Assembly


General Information

At Stake in this Election: 

  • 19 seats in the Cayman Islands Parliament 

A referendum on cruise ship infrastructure, gambling, and cannabis will be held concurrently. 

  • Chief of State: King Charles III (since 8 September 2022) 

  • Represented by Governor Jane OWEN (since 21 April 2023) 

  • Head of Government: Premier Juliana O’CONNOR-CONNOLLY (since 15 November 2023) 

  • Assembly: unicameral Parliament with 21 seats 

  • The King is a hereditary monarch. 

  • The Governor is appointed by the monarch. 

  • The Premier, typically the leader of the parliamentary majority, is appointed by the Governor. 

  • In Parliament, 19 members are directly elected via plurality vote. The Attorney General (appointed by the Governor) and Deputy Governor (appointed by the monarch) serve as additional ex officio members. 

In 2021, independent candidates won 12 seats and the People’s Progressive Movement won the remaining 7 seats. Voter turnout was 74%. 

Information for Voters: 

Where and How to Vote (in English) 

  • Candidate filing deadline: 3 March 2025 

  • Voter registration deadline: Voters may register on election day at any polling station. Postal voters must register by 17 April 2025. 

  • Independent candidates 

    • Seats won in last election: 12 out of 19 

  • People’s Progressive Movement 

    • Seats won in last election: 7 out of 19 

  • Cayman Islands National Party  

    • Seats won in last election: 0 out of 19 

  • The Caymanian Community Party 

    • Seats won in last election: 0 out of 19 

Population and Registered Voters: 

  • Registered Voters: 23,829 (1 January 2025) 

Gender Data: 

  • CEDAW Status: Not applicable 

  • Gender Quota: No 

  • Female Candidates in this election: Yes 

  • Human Development Index (HDI) Position: Not available  

  • Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI) Categorization: Not available 

Disability Data: 

  • CRPD Status: Not applicable 

  • Projected population with a disability: 13,558 (2023 est.) 

Election Modified: Mar 25, 2025

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