Bahamian Prime Minister Philip E. Davis and the ruling Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Bahamas general election, marking the first time in nearly three decades that a Bahamian leader has won two consecutive terms in office. Photo: Marvin33jr, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Davis described the outcome as a strong mandate from voters to continue improving economic opportunities, public safety, and living conditions across the island nation.

The PLP was projected to win more than 30 of the 41 parliamentary seats, including both newly created constituencies added ahead of the election. The opposition Free National Movement (FNM) was expected to secure only eight seats, continuing its struggle to regain political momentum after losing power in 2021.

"The Bahamian people have spoken, and I receive their verdict with humility and gratitude," ‌Davis ⁠said following his election victory.

The election was called earlier than expected, with officials citing the approaching Atlantic hurricane season as a key reason for moving the vote forward. The previous 2021 election had also been held ahead of schedule.