Preliminary results from Trinidad and Tobago’s General Election, held on Monday, April 28, show the United National Congress (UNC) won with a commanding total of 334,874 votes and secured 26 of the 41 parliamentary seats, according to the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC).
The total number of votes cast was 617,712, representing approximately 54 per cent turnout from the registered electorate of 1,153,850 voters across 41 constituencies.
The People's National Movement (PNM) followed with 220,160 votes, winning 13 seats, while the Tobago People’s Party (TPP) secured 13,857 votes and claimed 2 seats. The Progressive Empowerment Party (PEP) also made a notable showing, earning 9,379 votes, although it did not win any seats.
Other parties and independent candidates garnered smaller shares of the vote:
Patriotic Front (PF): 21,010
Congress of the People (COP): 6,481
National Transformation Alliance (NTA): 5,932
People's Democratic Patriots (PDP): 1,443
MND: 560
IDA: 143
APP: 718
New National Vision (NNV): 268
New Citizens' Transformation (NCT): 53
Humanity Movement (HM): 24
Caribbean Movement (CARM): 22
THC: 105
Unrepresented People (UP): 220
Independent candidates received the following votes:
E. Singh: 47
V. Johnson: 470
L. George: 38
There were also 1,908 rejected ballots.
Despite the apparent victory, the UNC has formally requested general recounts — including a review of poll cards — in three closely contested constituencies: Arouca/Lopinot, Malabar/Mausica, and San Fernando East. The recounts began at 3:00 p.m. today.
The EBC emphasised that the results remain provisional until the recounts are completed and the final certification process is concluded.
