Americas · reference
🇧🇸 Bahamas
Parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy (Commonwealth realm)
SystemParliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy (Commonwealth realm)
Head of stateKing Charles III, represented by Governor-General Dame Cynthia A. Pratt
Head of governmentPrime Minister Philip Davis (Progressive Liberal Party)
LegislatureBicameral Parliament · a 41-seat elected House of Assembly and an appointed Senate
ElectionsFree and competitive two-party elections have alternated power since independence in 1973
Last election2026-05-12 · general election, the governing Progressive Liberal Party retained office
Next election2031 · general election due
Philip Davis called the May 2026 election early and won a second term after the opposition Free National Movement conceded on election night. The archipelago is one of the wealthiest states in the Caribbean, built on tourism and offshore finance. Hurricane resilience and post-Dorian reconstruction remain defining policy questions.
Live encyclopedic leader and election records · verified 2026-07-02
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