Philip Davis has won a second consecutive term as prime minister after his governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) secured a decisive victory in The Bahamas’ snap general election.
The results, announced late Tuesday, showed the PLP on course to capture more than 30 of the 41 seats in the House of Assembly, giving Davis a commanding mandate to continue leading the country.
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Addressing supporters in Nassau, Davis pledged to govern on behalf of all Bahamians, including those who did not vote for his party.
“To Bahamians who voted today but did not vote for us, I want you to know I’ve listened to you, I’ve heard you, and I will continue to work hard for all Bahamians,” he said.
The victory is historically significant. It marks the first time since 1997 that a political party in The Bahamas has won two consecutive general elections, and makes Davis the first Bahamian prime minister in nearly three decades to secure back-to-back terms.
The last leader to achieve the feat was Hubert Ingraham of the Free National Movement (FNM).
Opposition leader Michael Pintard conceded defeat in a phone call to Davis and later acknowledged the outcome publicly.
“The Bahamian people made their choice,” Pintard said. “In a democracy, that is the only voice that ultimately matters.”
Although the FNM suffered a significant defeat, Pintard retained his parliamentary seat representing Marco City.
The election was called ahead of schedule, marking the second consecutive snap election in the country. Officials said the decision to hold the vote early was intended to avoid possible disruptions from the Atlantic hurricane season later in the year.
Davis first came to office in 2021, when the PLP also won a snap election.
The 2026 contest was held under a newly expanded electoral map. Two new constituencies, St. James and the Berry Islands, were added, increasing the number of seats in the House of Assembly from 39 to 41.
The campaign centered on key national issues, including the rising cost of living, housing affordability, crime, immigration, and healthcare.
In the lead-up to the election, Davis sought to ease household expenses by removing value-added tax on food items sold in grocery stores, though critics questioned whether the measure would significantly reduce consumer costs.
With a renewed parliamentary majority, Davis now begins a second term with a strong legislative mandate and an opportunity to build on his government’s economic and social agenda.
