Election result for Clarendon South Eastern, Jamaica
2020 Clarendon South Eastern by-election|
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| Turnout | 18.65% |
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A by-election to the Jamaican House of Representatives was held for the Clarendon South Eastern constituency on March 2, 2020. The seat was declared vacant due to the resignation of member of Parliament Rudyard Spencer on February 4, 2020.[1] The election was won by Pearnel Charles Jr. of the Jamaica Labour Party.
Background
The PNP did not contest the by-election.[2]
Dates
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Event
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| February 4, 2020
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Rudyard Spencer resigned as member of Parliament[3]
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| February 5, 2020
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Writ of Election issued by Governor-General and announced by Prime Minister[1]
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| February 12, 2020
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Nomination day
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| March 2, 2020
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Polling day
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Result
| Voting results |
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| Jamaica Labour Party |
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90.23% |
| Independent |
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9.77% |
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| Ballots |
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| Valid votes |
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98.46% |
| Rejected ballots |
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1.54% |
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See also
References
- ^ a b "March 2 by-election for Clarendon South Eastern". Jamaica Observer. 6 February 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- ^ "PNP will not contest any by-election so close to a general election - Robinson". Jamaica Gleaner. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- ^ "Spencer resigns". Jamaica Observer. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- ^ "Clarendon South Eastern By-election". Electoral Commission of Jamaica. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
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